Debate Intensifies Over Potential Return of France's Housing Tax

As the French government discusses the 2025 budget, calls to reinstate the abolished housing tax have sparked significant political debate.

The housing tax, abolished by Emmanuel Macron from 2018 to 2023, is being reconsidered as a potential revenue source amid budget discussions.
Proponents from both the left and right argue that reinstating the tax could address local financial deficits and enhance fiscal autonomy.
Opponents, including the current government, argue that the tax's removal increased citizens' purchasing power and that its return would be unfair.
Some proposals suggest a modified tax targeting wealthier citizens or introducing a universal residential tax exempting the poorest.
Concerns have been raised about the potential financial burden on future homeowners, as a reinstated tax could increase housing costs.