Snappy newsletters. Simple Facebook sharing. Spirited comments. Sweet features are waiting… GET THEM NOW!

French Slam Fleeing Richest Guy as 'Traitor'

'Ingrate' billionaire announces move to Belgium in wake of 75% tax

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 11, 2012 12:00 AM CDT

(Newser) – France's richest man has infuriated his countrymen by announcing a move to Belgium ahead of the Socialist government's planned 75% tax on the country's wealthiest citizens. Louis Vuitton CEO Bernauld Arnault denies he is seeking Belgian citizenship for tax reasons, but he... Read full story »

COMMENTS

Read the comment policy

You need to Log in to Newser to comment. Don't have an account yet? Sign up now!

86 comments

Christian Science Monitor (Source Grid »)
Guardian (UK) (Source Grid »)
Daily Mail (UK) (Source Grid »)

World • Money • Politics

Belgium • Louis Vuitton • taxes • France • Francois Hollande • taxation • Bernard Arnault

What is Newser?

Face it: there's too much news. At Newser, we choose the most thought-provoking and entertaining stories from hundreds of US and international sources and reduce them to a headline, picture, and two paragraphs. And we do it 24/7—you can come back morning, noon, night (and in between) for something new that matters. Read less, know more.

Learn more »

Partnering with: The Street

View Newser on the mobile website

French Slam Fleeing Richest Guy as 'Traitor'

'Ingrate' billionaire announces move to Belgium in wake of 75% tax

Belgium • Louis Vuitton • taxes • France • Francois Hollande • taxation • Bernard Arnault

MOST POPULAR STORIES

[ By Views ]

[ By Comments ]

About Us

Site

Community

Site Maps

Tools

More News

What is Newser?