French lawmakers have approved a 2% wealth tax on the super-rich, targeting the wealthiest 0.01% of citizens. Proposed by the Ecologist Party, the bill aims to address tax optimization and could generate €15 to €25 billion annually. While proponents argue it will ensure fair tax contributions, critics, including Budget Minister Amélie de Montchalin, label it as confiscatory and detrimental to investment. The bill faces challenges in the Senate, and President Macron's pro-business stance complicates the situation.