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by dotancohen 1845 days ago
So could France then tax the Arab oil to even the score? The tax revenue could even partially subsidize Air France to compete with the Arab airlines.
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Last time they tried it caused massive protests and unrest in France, so the government had to scrap the nex taxes...
Isn't this what the 'yellow vest' protests were (initially) about?
gas is already heavily taxed in France and then Air France is getting subsides