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France moves against X and tightens exit tax

Paris prosecutors raided X's offices and summoned Musk and Yaccarino, while the National Assembly voted to extend the exit-tax holding period to 15 years.

What we know

An account on X reports the criminal investigation into X, the Paris raid and the summonses. PLB says the MoDem exit-tax amendment passed on first reading of the 2027 budget without government support and hits founders with large holdings.

How the story developed

01 Nov · 07:16 UTC

Paris prosecutors raided X's offices and summoned Musk and Yaccarino, while the National Assembly voted to extend the exit-tax holding period to 15 years.

31 Oct · 19:16 UTC

Clashes in Paris and 320,000 protesters nationwide coincide with a budget amendment tightening French exit-tax rules and wider talk of European fiscal strain.

By the Global Eye 24 desk, with AI assistance. Updated as the story develops. Spot an error? Write to corrections@globaleye24.com.