international
French taxman targets hot-air balloon sector
Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.
France's Finance Ministry accused hot-air balloon operators of applying a reduced VAT rate, reserved for air transport, instead of the higher rate for leisure activities. Business owners argue that the authorities changed the rules without warning.
Read full story on Le Monde (English) → More top storiesAlso covered by
Aggregated and edited by the Scoop newsroom. We surface news from Le Monde (English) alongside other reporting so you can compare coverage in one place.
Editorial policy · Corrections · About Scoop