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The French proposal is part of a broader movement in the West, reflecting an increasing desperation among governments to extract taxes as economies have shifted and competition escalates globally. As a result, citizens may soon find themselves subjected to nationalistic pressures demanding their contributions, regardless of their personal circumstances or geographic locations.
This tax initiative draws parallels to movements observed in other countries, including Australia and Canada, where similar discussions are gaining traction. The long-standing idea of ‘you can live wherever you want’ is being uprooted by a rush to implement taxation measures aimed not only at citizens but also at their financial activities overseas.