In a letter obtained by Le Figaro and reviewed by franceinfo, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced plans to reduce a special tax on the profits of large companies by 2027. This tax, introduced in the 2025 finance bill, was meant to address what Lecornu called an "exceptional situation." The Prime Minister emphasized that there would be no new taxes and that the existing surcharge on big company profits would be lowered in the upcoming budget. Lecornu also outlined a new initiative called the "Papin Pact," designed to make it easier for companies to be taken over, especially by employees. This is part of broader efforts to encourage business continuity and employee ownership. Another measure, the "Dutreil Pact," which significantly lowers taxes on the transfer of family businesses, will be kept in place. The government also pledged to continue supporting the hiring of apprentices through financial aid. The letter proposed a principle called "silence implies agreement," which would mean that if the tax administration does not respond to a company's request within three months, the request would automatically be considered approved. Lecornu noted that the government would also be responsible for any costs incurred due to the administration's lack of response. In addition, the government is looking into ways to help companies release up to 5,000 euros per year in salary savings, which could provide businesses with more flexibility in managing their finances. These measures are part of a broader strategy to support businesses and ease the administrative burden on companies.