Sarkozy accused of picking easy target

France’s plan to impose a windfall tax on bank bonus pay-outs is 'fully justified' , Christine Lagarde, Finance Minister, said on the 11 December 2009 as she defended the move against strong criticism from Paris-based financiers.

ESO: Background information: France to impose tax on bank bonuses http://www.europeansources.info/record/france-to-impose-tax-on-bank-bonuses-entente-fiscale/

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