What reforms did Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand propose before the Estates-General met?

Before the Estates-General convened in 1789, Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand prepared a list of grievances as a deputy for the clergy. In this document, he proposed significant reforms, including:

• Constitutional Government: He advocated for a constitution that would establish a representative government.
• Equality: He called for guarantees of equality for all citizens.
• Fiscal Reform: He specifically demanded fiscal equality, which required the abolition of the financial privileges he had previously defended during his time as agent general of the clergy.1

These proposals marked a notable shift in his political stance, moving away from his earlier defense of ecclesiastical jurisdiction and tax exemptions toward a more revolutionary position.21