By Mathieu Rosemain PARIS (Reuters) -French Prime Minister Michel Barnier said on Sunday that he would not raise taxes on most French taxpayers, although the wealthiest would have to help close a hole in the budget.

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has announced that he will not raise taxes on the majority of French taxpayers. However, he indicated that the wealthiest citizens would need to contribute to addressing the budget deficit.

France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier has said that the country's budget is in a "very serious" situation. View on euronews

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier said on Sunday that he would not raise taxes on most French taxpayers, although the wealthiest would have to help close a hole in the budget."I'm not going to further increase taxes on all French people,

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier said on Sunday that he would avoid broad tax hikes, opting instead for tax increases for high earners. Barnier's first major test will be to narrow the budget shortfall and submit a 2025 budget plan on France's financial situation next month.

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier said on Sunday that he would not raise taxes on most French taxpayers, although the wealthiest would have to help close a hole in the budget.

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier said his new government could increase taxes for big business and the wealthiest as it seeks to repair runaway budget deficits and keep the faith of bond markets.