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France risks ‘social explosion’ over high taxes

In a secret report leaked to the press, regional officials warn government that France risks civil unrest over public anger at tax hikes.

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France is on the verge of a “social explosion” over ever-increasing taxes, regional officials have warned the government in a private briefing that was revealed Thursday by conservative daily Le Figaro, reports FRANCE 24.

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