Why fonci Is Trending Today?

The French government, following public outcry over the increase in the property tax, has announced a consultation with parliamentarians and local authorities. The tax hike, set to affect 7.4 million households by 2026, has sparked widespread frustration and criticism from various political figures. Brice Cardi, president of the L'Adresse real estate group, attributes the issue not to an economic crisis but a housing crisis. A Marseille property owner, Julien, shared his experience of a significant tax increase on BFMTV, with his bill rising to 7,200 euros. Geoffroy Roux de Bézieux, former president of the MEDEF, and Jean-René Cazeneuve of Ensemble, have both criticized the tax increase, with Roux de Bézieux citing excessive spending and Cazeneuve highlighting methodological issues. Laurent Jacobelli of the National Rally (RN) described the situation as "unlivable". The tax hike has been met with general disapproval among the French population. Prisca Thévenot of Ensemble has argued that the government's approach is misguided, stating that "gouverner, c'est choisir et ne pas suivre la folie fiscale de la gauche" (to govern is to choose and not to follow the left's fiscal madness).

Aurélien Le Coq, a deputy from La France Insoumise, has criticized the planned increase in the property tax, or taxe foncière, as "absolutely scandalous". The increase, set to affect 7.4 million properties in 2026, has been met with confusion from Gabriel Attal, who stated that he does not understand the reasoning behind it. Jordan Bardella, a member of the National Rally party, has likened the move to treating property owners as "cash cows" for the government. The government has indicated that it will review the measure in a few months. The increase is primarily due to the presence of a bathroom and electricity in the properties, which are now considered as luxury amenities.