By Mathieu Rosemain PARIS (Reuters) -French Prime Minister Michel Barnier said on Sunday that he would not raise taxes on most French taxpayers, although the wealthiest would have to help close a hole in the budget.

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier said his new government could increase taxes for big business and the wealthiest as it seeks to repair runaway budget deficits and keep the faith of bond markets.

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier said on Sunday that he would avoid broad tax hikes, opting instead for tax increases for high earners. Barnier's first major test will be to narrow the budget