A European tax on oil superprofits is necessary
- Posted on May 4, 2026
- By Le Monde
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A European tax on oil superprofits is necessary
EDITORIAL. The war in the Middle East has reignited the debate on how to make multinationals that benefit from soaring oil prices contribute more. Rather than being forced to improvise under pressure from an Assemblée Nationale without a majority, it would be preferable for the government to push for the creation of a Europe-wide mechanism.