Thomas Piketty: 'To clarify its own stance and unite its ranks, the left must propose a referendum to adopt a national solidarity tax'

As the 2027 presidential campaign draws nearer in France, left-wing parties should take inspiration from a 1945 bill and propose a referendum on imposing a more stringent tax on the wealthy, writes economist Thomas Piketty.

He believes up to €800 billion could be raised. ...