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Watt The Duck recalled that the yacht tax was introduced in 2018 by parliamentary amendment, without an impact study, with an expected annual yield of 10 million euros. According to him, it was meant to symbolically offset the abolition of the wealth tax, but its yield after seven years had been 100 times lower than expected and only five yachts were still registered in France at the end of 2025. He added that the deputies had refused to abolish it during the examination of the 2026 budget, believing that it would send a "bad signal" to wealthy taxpayers. #TaxeYachts #Fiscalité #Politique (translated)

Matthieu Pigasse presented a negative assessment of ten years of Macronism. According to IMF figures published the day of his message, France was expected to register growth of 0.4% in 2026, among the lowest in the world, he wrote. He felt that Emmanuel Macron and his government had to answer for a policy that, in his view, had left the country fractured, public services weakened, poverty and inequality at historic levels, as well as a youth worried about their future. He also labeled the promise of “trickle-down” as a lie. Pigasse believed that the radical right and Marine Le Pen were proposing an economic policy similar to that of Macronism, but accompanied, in his view, by hatred. He called for another policy driven by a radical left in government and for massive investments in education, health, industry, and ecological transition. To finance these priorities, he proposed advocating at the European level for monetary creation dedicated to public investment and converting public debts held by the Eurosystem into perpetual debts at zero interest rate. He also advocated for increases in low wages, a strengthening of wage negotiations, and tying public aid to commitments on employment and remuneration. Finally, he called for greater contributions from large fortunes and capital income to fund common goods. According to him, growth should benefit workers and those neglected by the system, with the goal of better-shared wealth and rebuilt public services. #Macronisme #France #Croissance (translated)

The Horizons party, led by Edouard Philippe, proposes an alternative budget aimed at achieving 10 billion in additional savings by canceling planned tax increases, while maintaining the goal of reducing the public deficit to 5% by 2027. #BudgetAlternatif #Economie #Politique (translated)

Crispin Mazanza reported that the provincial director of national education of Haut-Katanga, Joseph Mwinkeu Tshiend, launched a training for school heads on good school governance and human rights on Monday, October 12, 2026, at the 30 June building in Lubumbashi. According to Mazanza, the session was led by Joseph Eric Muzuma, president of the International Dynamics of Human Rights Activists. He explained that education on human rights should instill dignity, equality, tolerance, and mutual respect in students, as well as help them understand their rights and duties. The program included a module on school governance based on rights, presented by university professor Samuel Minga Bope. It specifically covered legality, financial and administrative accountability, citizen participation, and equal opportunities without discrimination. The goal, according to Mazanza's report, was to promote transparent and participatory management in accordance with national and international legal frameworks related to children's rights. During the official launch, Mwinkeu Tshiend reminded school heads that their authority should be exercised in accordance with regulations and in service to students and the community. He urged them to concretely apply the lessons from the training in their administrative, educational, and pedagogical practices. Mazanza also reported that Muzuma believed that by the end of the session, participants would be better able to integrate human rights into school management, contribute to a safe and inclusive school environment, and prevent or peacefully resolve conflicts. #Éducation #DroitsHumains #BonneGouvernance (translated)

Emmanuel Macron reminded that ten years ago, some believed it was impossible to produce electric batteries in Europe and thought the French automobile industry could not compete on a global scale. He stated that France now has four gigafactories, produces hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles, and manufactures the batteries for the R4 and R5 in the country. According to him, these advances support employment and the economy while contributing to climate goals. During the Paris Motor Show, he outlined three priorities: protecting the industry, accelerating electrification and reindustrialization, and strengthening European sovereignty. He presented the agreement made between the European Union and China as a step against unfair competition, particularly in hybrid vehicles, and indicated that more than 40% of vehicles sold in September were electric. He also emphasized the investments made as part of France 2030 and expressed his desire to continue efforts, especially in autonomous vehicles. Finally, Macron stated that France is moving forward with its German partners towards an agreement aimed at reconciling decarbonization, competitiveness, and protection of the industry. He defended the goal of producing vehicles and their components in Europe and called for continued decarbonization without deindustrialization. #Industrie #Électrique #Souveraineté (translated)

If someone is foolish enough to attack us, we will fight back. We will stop the attack and deny them the opportunity to achieve their objectives, whatever they may be. In short, we will ensure that any attack against any ally proves to be completely futile. "It is important for the Allies to continue to consult each other, to think about how we might respond, and to make sure to send a clear and concise message to the Russians regarding our red lines," General Grynkewich also stated in response to the recent so-called "hybrid" attacks attributed to the Russians. #Ukraine #Guerre #Sanctions (translated)

Hideo Suzuki mentioned that an international conference dedicated to the cultures of Tintin and its centenary was taking place that day at the Collège de France. He discussed the 100 years of Tintin and the importance of his legacy, which, according to him, went beyond. https://t.co/2iMjizezNg #Tintin #CollègeDeFrance #Culture (translated)

FRENCHRAPUS indicated that Bally Bagayoko spoke today on LCI. According to the account, he introduced himself as the "minister of the street" and of the popular neighborhoods, with the aim of improving the lives of the residents of the 93. https://t.co/YPbROd7J0h #Politique #QuartiersPopulaires #93 (translated)

Bruno Retailleau, LR candidate for the presidential election, has presented a savings plan of nearly 200 billion euros by 2032, aiming to reduce the public deficit below 3% without raising taxes, a target 40% higher than that of Marine Le Pen. #Economie #BrunoRetailleau #DeficitPublic (translated)

The author estimated that the housing crisis affected the entire country and that, in his opinion, it was necessary to stop penalizing landlords in order to restore confidence in rental investment. He advocated for the repeal of the SRU law, which he deemed based on objectives disconnected from local realities. He also began to mention Nice without finishing his sentence. https://t.co/dCRfR522xq #Logement #Immobilier #Politique #FR (translated)

Més Blaugrana reported that İlkay Gündoğan had responded to criticism regarding his statements about Barça. He explained that his public remarks were driven by his attachment to the club and his desire to win. He added that he had high expectations for himself and sought to encourage others to take responsibility. According to him, his comments aimed to help the team progress and meet the demands of Barça, and were not meant to be negative. #Barça #Gündoğan #Football (translated)

The author indicated a desire to strengthen the ranks of the municipal police in Nice by focusing on recruitment, compensation, and access to housing. He added that the goal was to provide municipal police officers with the necessary means. https://t.co/DtNPdjtlgU #Police #Sécurité #Nice (translated)