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behind the scenes of lobbying by large companies to try to thwart the announced tax shock

NARRATIVE – During the examination of the finance bill, large groups and professional unions are increasing their efforts to defend their interests with ministers and parliamentarians. They fear the political context, more unstable and unpredictable than ever.

« They besiege everyone ! » In the middle of examining the budget, in the finance committee of the National Assembly, this October 18, President Insoumis Éric Coquerel is annoyed by the zeal of CMA CGM among the deputies. Through meetings and emails, the lobbyists of the French flagship of maritime transport are busy. They seek to thwart the attempts of several parliamentarians, wishing to eliminate an advantageous tax loophole for shipowners.

« They deployed unprecedented meansobserves an elected official from the presidential camp. Some of the top leaders came to to meet parliamentarians. » Rodolphe Saadé, director of the CMA CGM group, even spoke personally with the general budget rapporteur (Liot), Charles de Courson. Proof of the fears of the business world which is worried about being severely damaged by the finance bill. Especially at a time when the State is seeking…

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