France National Assembly adopts proposed gigabyte tax

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The French National Assembly has passed an amendment to the 2027 finance bill that would introduce a digital data tax. The measure, proposed by Socialist deputy Laurent Lhardit, seeks to levy 0.055 euros per gigabyte of data transmitted by content providers to French internet subscribers.

The tax targets large digital platforms that generate significant traffic, including Netflix, Google, Meta, Amazon, and Akamai. Proponents estimate the tax could generate up to 10 billion euros in annual revenue, while Budget Minister David Amiel estimates a lower yield of approximately 5 billion euros.

Under the proposal, internet service providers would be responsible for measuring data volumes and identifying content senders. To prevent excessive financial burden, the tax is subject to a cap: it cannot exceed 15 percent of a company's revenue in France or 2 percent of its total global revenue.

The amendment passed with a narrow margin of 11 votes to 10. Critics, including government officials and technology industry figures like Iliad founder Xavier Niel, have expressed opposition, warning that the costs may be passed down to consumers through higher subscription fees or service prices.

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[● 2 SOURCES] An amendment proposed a 50 billion euro national loan from individuals with a 3.5% tax-free return. www.moneyvox.fr · www.tf1info.fr
[● 2 SOURCES] Deputies voted for a 5% tax on super-dividends for companies increasing dividends by more than 20%. www.moneyvox.fr · www.tf1info.fr
[● 2 SOURCES] A 10% tax on share buybacks by CAC40 companies was adopted. www.moneyvox.fr · www.tf1info.fr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The finance commission voted for 48 billion euros in additional spending.
[● 12 SOURCES] A proposed tax on data flows from internet content providers is estimated by Socialists to yield 10 billion euros. www.moneyvox.fr · www.tf1info.fr · www.capital.fr · bilbaohiria.com · ruse.news · +7 more
[● 13 SOURCES] The National Assembly adopted several taxes on large companies against the government's advice. www.moneyvox.fr · www.tf1info.fr · www.politiquematin.fr · www.capital.fr · bilbaohiria.com · +8 more
[● 21 SOURCES] The digital data tax would charge 0.055 euros per gigabyte of data transmitted to French internet subscribers. www.politiquematin.fr · www.capital.fr · bilbaohiria.com · ruse.news · www.tokenpost.kr · +15 more
[● 14 SOURCES] The digital data tax is subject to a cap of 15% of the issuer's revenue in France or 2% of their total revenue. www.politiquematin.fr · www.capital.fr · bilbaohiria.com · ruse.news · www.tokenpost.kr · +9 more
[● 15 SOURCES] Internet service providers will be responsible for measuring data volumes and identifying content senders. bilbaohiria.com · ruse.news · www.tokenpost.kr · www.europesays.com · novini247.com · +10 more
[● 12 SOURCES] Socialist deputies estimate the tax could generate 10 billion euros in annual revenue. bilbaohiria.com · ruse.news · www.tokenpost.kr · www.europesays.com · novini247.com · +7 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The tax could impact the cost of downloading Grand Theft Auto VI, potentially adding up to 12 euros per download. n-gamz.com · www.europesays.com · www.blocktempo.com · www.adslzone.net · new-game-plus.fr
[● 8 SOURCES] Budget minister David Amiel estimates the tax yield at approximately 5 billion euros. www.tokenpost.kr · www.europesays.com · www.blocktempo.com · www.epochtimes.fr · bilbaohiria.com · +3 more