French Notaries Propose Halving Donation Taxes Ahead of Demographic Wealth Transfer

The French Congress of Notaries proposes halving taxes on certain family donations, positioning itself in the presidential election debate over inheritance taxation. This comes as nearly €9,000 billion is expected to change hands by 2040, with the proposal aiming to facilitate wealth transfer before the demographic shock. The measure is a policy proposal, not yet law, and its impact depends on political adoption.