The article discusses the recent controversy surrounding France's 2025 Budget, particularly changes to the VAT threshold for micro-entrepreneurs. Although initially overlooked, these changes could significantly affect around 200,000 sole traders, freelancers, and contractors whom the government had assured would remain unaffected by tax increases. Following intense backlash, the measure was paused just hours after the budget passed. Additionally, the article touches on discussions around language proficiency for foreign residents in France, highlighting differing opinions from officials and personal experiences from expatriates.
Less than 12 hours after the budget was passed, this measure was 'paused' after the outraged response, but how did it come to be in the budget in the first place?
When a legally resident foreigner has not mastered French after several years, it's because he or she has not made the effort – the view of France's Interior Minister.
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