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Obama pushes for higher taxes on the rich
11/04/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Obama pushes for higher taxes on the rich

In the US, top earners could face paying more taxes, as Barack Obama pushes for the "Buffet rule" to be implemented. Next, we head to Central America to look at why Honduras has become one of the most dangerous countries in the world. Finally, we take you to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, where security has been stepped up ahead of the 2014 World Cup.
Janusz Lewandowski, European Budget Commissionner
24/03/2012 - TALKING EUROPE

Janusz Lewandowski, European Budget Commissionner

As countries across Europe struggle with debt, the EU is also being asked to be more frugal. Janusz Lewandowski, the EU Budget Commissioner, speaks to Douglas Herbert about his austerity plan and the tough economic climate in Europe. Jean-Dominique Giuliani, Chairman of the Robert Schuman Fondation, that is our partner on this programme, asks him his question.
Taxes, Education: Left-right divide makes a comeback
29/02/2012 - FRANCE 2012

Taxes, Education: Left-right divide makes a comeback

Who said the old right/left divide had vanished? This week, it was on full display as the two main rivals for the French presidential election, Nicolas Sarkozy and François Hollande, squared off over education and taxing the rich.
Has François Hollande declared class war?
29/02/2012 - CAMPAIGN CHRONICLES

Has François Hollande declared class war?

In today's dose of French politics - Socialist presidential candidate François Hollande announces plans to tax millionaires at 75%, surprising both supporters and opponents.
'The Fouquet's tax'
29/02/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'The Fouquet's tax'

Tax is on all today's front pages - as François Hollande announces a plan to tax millionaires 75%. It certainly divides the left from the right - depending on whether you think it's a step in the right direction, or class war.
US House extends Obama tax cuts through 2012
17/02/2012 - USA

US House extends Obama tax cuts through 2012

The US House of Representatives extended jobless benefits and a tax cut for 160 million Americans through to the end of the year Friday in a victory for President Barack Obama. The vote now goes to the Senate, where it is expected to pass with ease.
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Chinese airlines shun EU carbon tax
07/02/2012 - CHINA

Chinese airlines shun EU carbon tax

China said Monday it will bar its airlines from paying charges on carbon emissions of flights in and out of Europe. The United States and Russia also oppose the EU-imposed measures to rein in climate-changing gases, which came into effect this year.
French bankers back British PM’s Tobin tax jibe
01/02/2012 - FINANCE

French bankers back British PM’s Tobin tax jibe

British Prime Minister David Cameron might be at odds with Nicolas Sarkozy over the French president’s proposed "Tobin tax" on financial transactions. But it seems some in the French trading community agree with him.
Sarkozy's financial transactions tax is 'mad'
31/01/2012 - FINANCE

Sarkozy's financial transactions tax is 'mad'

British Prime Minister David Cameron warned Monday that France's banks will flee to Britain if French President Nicolas Sarkozy goes ahead with plans to levy a 0.1% tax on financial transactions. Cameron called the French tax proposal "mad".
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Sarkozy unveils economic reforms in televised interview
30/01/2012 - FRANCE

Sarkozy unveils economic reforms in televised interview

French President Nicolas Sarkozy unveiled economic reforms aimed at reviving France’s ailing economy during a televised interview on Sunday, but did not confirm his intention to seek a second term in April's presidential election.
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