75% of respondents in this second edition of the Council for Compulsory Deductions (CPO) barometer think that the level of taxation in France is too high. The opinion concerning social contributions is approximately equivalent: 76% of French people consider them too important.
The majority of respondents trust local authorities to use their money efficiently (68% for municipalities and 58% for departments and regions). In this area, social security administrations also receive a narrow majority (52%). The European Union, on the other hand, inspires confidence in only 37% ofFrench people.