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Hollande shifts position on Tobin tax, money for environment

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 6, 2015, 02:30

French President Francois Hollande shifted position on Monday on implementing a long-sought financial transactions tax in Europe and said the money should go towards projects aimed at mitigating climate change.

France's 75% 'supertax' quietly dies with few mourners

Last Updated: Sunday, January 4, 2015, 11:38

Once a flagship policy of French President Francois Hollande, the 75-percent "supertax" on top earners limps into its final weeks this month having sparked plenty of controversy but few economic results.