01October2025

Taxation of the Wealth of the Super-Rich: For Tax Justice and Economic Efficiency at the Assemblée nationale

->Event description

At the Assemblée nationale, Eric Coquerel, Chairman of the Finance Committee, and Charles de Courson hosted a high-level debate on taxation of the super-rich

Organized in partnership with the EU Tax Observatory and ICRICT, the discussion brought together leading economists and ICRICT Commissioners: Joseph Stiglitz, Jayati Ghosh, and Gabriel Zucman.

The debate explored how fair taxation of extreme wealth can strengthen economic efficiency, reduce inequality, and help build a more balanced global financial system — placing tax justice at the center of democratic renewal.

When: 01/10/2025 10:00 am
Who:

Eric Coquerel, Député de la Seine-Saint-Denis et président de la commission des finances de l’Assemblée nationale
Charles de Courson, Député du groupe Libertés, Indépendants, Outre-mer et Territoires
Joseph Stiglitz, ICRICT Co-Chair
Jayati Ghosh, ICRICT Co-Chair
Gabriel Zucman, ICRICT Commissioner

Convening organization:

ICRICT and the EU Tax Observatory