London, Zurich or Brussels? For the French super-rich these days, it is more than a topical issue, because the new left-wing government under President Hollande made it clear in recent weeks that they will actually implement the promises from the pre-election campaign.
The income tax of those who earn more than one million euros a year in France was supposed to increase to 75 percent
Real estate agents say there is an influx of French clients thinking about selling their property and moving out of France. Among them are investment bankers, wealthy heirs or retired doctors.
This is confirmed for the British "Daily Mail" by the director of the real estate company Sotheby's in France, Alexander Kraft, stating that his company sold more than 100 houses, the individual price of which is more than 1,7 million euros, from April to June.
It is characteristic that at the same time the demand for luxury houses in Great Britain increased by 30 percent.
Tax consultants also have jobs.
"Since the socialists came to power in France, we have been overwhelmed by requests from rich French people who would like to pay taxes in Switzerland," said tax consultant Gilles Martin to the Swiss media.
All of them have the feeling that the state is "persecuting them because of their wealth" and want to move to countries that show "affection for their wealth", commented Parisian financial expert Jerome Bar for "Figaro magazine".
As soon as someone in this country has money, they immediately point the finger at him, he says and adds that, given the mood in the country, he would recommend the rich to give up luxury cars.
One gets the impression that Britain will welcome French millionaires with open arms, and that was announced by British Prime Minister David Cameron last month.
"I will welcome them, and they will be able to pay taxes in Britain, which will allocate money for our health service, education and other things!" said Cameron.
Bonus video:
