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Prime Minister Lecornu Promises Reduction in Exceptional Corporate Surtax

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said France’s exceptional levy on large companies will be reduced in the next budget as his government seeks to support business investment while managing severe fiscal constraints.
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