Overview
- The 2027 presidential contender announced the proposal on LinkedIn as his first concrete economic plank.
- He calls for cutting €50 billion a year in production taxes and offsetting the loss with €50 billion in annual reductions to business aid.
- Philippe frames the approach as a supply‑side push, promising a simplification shock and a confidence pact for companies.
- Reporters note the plan lacks operational detail, and early commentary highlights likely winners and losers, including potential cuts to apprenticeship subsidies.
- Targeted levies fall under France’s production taxes category, such as CFE, C3S, the built‑land tax, and the CVAE, which are often criticized for hitting firms before profits.