Tag Archives: François Bayrou

FDJ reassures markets it can withstand new tax burden

SBC News FDJ reassures markets it can withstand new tax burden

A post-COB statement issued on Valentine’s Day placates investors but reveals uncertainty about an enlarged Française des Jeux (FDJ) mitigating its long-term tax exposure.  A sell note issued by Goldman Sachs last Thursday is the most likely explanation for Française des Jeux issuing a results preview after close of business on Friday that praised its strategic progress in 2024, but …

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New PM Bayrou faces French divisions before gambling agenda

SBC News New PM Bayrou faces French divisions before gambling agenda

Industry tax hikes and iCasino regulations are still on France’s agenda but take a back seat for now, as new PM François Bayrou must navigate persisting conflicts and political divisions that have sunk predecessors.   Excessive debt has been the leitmotif of French politics for the past few months and once again it dominated new Prime Minister François Bayrou’s general policy …

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