A French plan to levy an extra tax on big tech companies has sparked criticism from entrepreneurs and investors, who warn the move damages President Macron’s attempt to transform the country into a start-up nation. Josh Noble spoke to Harriet Agnew in Paris about the controversy.
Contributors: Suzanne Blumsom, executive editor, Josh Noble, weekend news editor and Harriet Agnew, Paris correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon
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