Jean-Marc Ayrault

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  France Boosts Taxes on Wealthy and Large Companies

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  September 28, 2012

  President Francois Hollande’s 2013 budget for France relies on tax increases on the wealthy and on large companies to help cut the country’s deficit, rather than spending cuts.

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  French Cabinet OKs EU Fiscal Pact

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  September 19, 2012

  The pact faces opposition from a public tired of austerity and members of President Francois Hollande’s coalition government who oppose its measures.

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  In France, Little Sympathy for Luxury CEO

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  September 11, 2012

  Much of public opinion seems to be lining up behind President Francois Hollande's declaration that it's patriotic to pay taxes, despite previous voices of dissent.

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  Germany, France Discuss United Front Against Lenience for Greece

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  August 23, 2012

  Despite Greece's attempt to win additional time to comply with bailout conditions, Chancellor Merkel of Germany and President Hollande of France were discussing ways to send a firm message that Athens must adhere to its original conditions.