French Lawmakers Debate Wealth Tax to Address Budget Shortfall

France's politicians are arguing about how to get more money to fix the country's budget problems.

Some politicians, who are on the left, want to tax rich people who have more than 100 million euros.

They think this would make rich people pay their fair share, like everyone else, and bring in a lot of money.

However, the government is worried that taxing all rich people might hurt businesses and jobs.

So, the government has suggested a different plan: to tax only the money held in special company accounts that rich people use to avoid paying taxes.

This plan would bring in less money but is seen as less risky for the economy.

The lawmakers are debating these ideas in parliament, and the final decision might change as it goes through different parts of the government.