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flag France's parliament debates 2025 budget; key tax changes face rejection amid tight deadlines.

flag The French National Assembly is debating the 2025 state budget with over 2,100 amendments pending, focusing on revenue measures. flag A key proposal to replace the 10% pension tax break with a flat €2,000 deduction—expected to raise €1.2 billion—faces growing opposition, with consensus forming to drop it. flag Other contentious items include a tax on small parcels amid public scrutiny over Shein and higher residence permit fees. flag A vote on the first budget section is set for November 17, but passage is uncertain. flag The full budget must reach the Senate by midnight on November 23, per constitutional rules.

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