The 2026 French Social Security budget debate intensifies with pension reform suspension, tax hikes on capital, and rejected health insurance surtaxes, sparking political conflicts.
The National Assembly extends tip tax exemption to 2028 amid heated budget debates on social security and the Zucman tax.
The French National Assembly has begun debates on the 2026 Social Security budget which includes suspending the pension reform, igniting fierce political debate and controversy over budget austerity measures.
Twenty years on, the 2005 Clichy-sous-Bois unrest continues to influence political activism and representation in France's marginalized communities.
Twenty years after the 2005 Clichy-sous-Bois riots sparked by tragic deaths, political failures continue to shadow social inequities despite large-scale urban renewal efforts.
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez rejects the installation of a police station inside the Louvre following the October 2025 crown jewels theft, emphasizing existing security and expanding investigations.
Delays and political tensions in France’s National Assembly have postponed the examination of the controversial Zucman wealth tax in the 2026 budget, amid right-wing wins and left-wing demands for fiscal justice.
The French Senate, led by Gérard Larcher, threatens to reinstate pension reforms amid a contentious 2026 budget debate marked by government reliance on ordinances and political divisions.
Senate President Gérard Larcher warns that the Senate will restore the 2023 pension reform during 2026 Social Security budget talks if the National Assembly suspends it, citing major financial risks and criticizing government negotiations.
The debate over the 2026 French budget's 'Zucman tax' intensifies with calls for fair wealth taxation and Senate warnings about pension reforms complicating budget approval.
The French National Assembly rejected the government's plan to freeze income tax brackets for 2026, voting instead to index them to inflation, resulting in a €2 billion revenue loss for the government and a diverse parliamentary coalition driving the change.
Moody’s downgrade of France’s credit outlook reflects risks from political fragmentation undermining fiscal policy and budget deficit reduction efforts.
Gabriel Zucman criticizes a diluted version of his proposed wealth tax amid intense parliamentary debates over France's 2026 budget, highlighting concerns about tax exemptions undermining effectiveness.
Moody's maintains France's Aa3 credit rating but lowers outlook to negative amid political fragmentation and fiscal risks ahead of 2026 budget talks.
The French National Assembly debates new 2026 budget measures targeting wealthy households, including prolonging the high-income differential tax and the contested Zucman tax proposals.
French politics face heightened tensions with a budgetary tax error, presidential candidacy announcements, and suspension of pension reforms.
Despite recent political instability in France, the longstanding issue of legislative inflation persists, driven by structural and temporary factors, with calls for administrative reform and cultural shifts to improve legislative quality.
The 2025 French state budget faces strong criticism for harming the poorest and deepening social inequalities, with warnings from prominent figures.
France suspends pension reform but exempts early retirement provisions for long career workers, sparking union criticism and highlighting generational complexities.
The 2026 French finance bill faces rejection in committee and contentious debates in the National Assembly, with deep political divisions and thousands of amendments shaping the process.
France's suspension of pension reform until 2028 incites political battles and highlights significant financial costs and contested financing methods.
Parliament's 2026 budget examination includes fiscal reforms like birth leave indemnity and tax scale freeze amid Senate's inquiry into retail profit margins due to rising food prices.
French opposition parties, led by RN and left-wing groups, propose contrasting 2026 budgets; RN pushes radical spending cuts while others advocate higher taxes on the wealthy.
France's ongoing public spending cuts by successive governments are causing job losses and service degradation in public sector agencies, raising concerns about the future of public services.
France's political scene faces tension with government retirement reforms and left-wing electoral strategy shaping 2025's turbulent landscape.
The 2026 French budget was rejected by the National Assembly's Finance Committee, sparking unprecedented parliamentary debates and public concern about potential government instability.
The Louvre jewelry heist fuels political conflict, impersonation schemes, and AI-generated fake videos amid an ongoing investigation.
The French National Assembly has passed a landmark law integrating non-consent into the legal definition of rape, marking a major advancement for victims' rights and consent culture.
The European Court of Human Rights has dismissed François Fillon's last appeal against his conviction for fictitious jobs involving his wife, affirming the fairness of the trial process.
The French finance committee has broadly rejected the 2026 budget's revenue section, triggering political tensions including suspensions within Les Républicains amid critiques of government policies.
France's government suspends the 2025 pension reform, incurring over €1 billion in costs by 2027 and adjusting health insurance contributions and pension indexing to offset expenses.
The French National Assembly's finance committee has decisively rejected the revenue portion of the 2026 budget, revealing political fractures and casting doubt on its approval in the full Assembly.
An Iranian migrant expelled from the UK under a Franco-British agreement has returned by boat, highlighting ongoing challenges in managing Channel crossings amid rising migrant numbers.
Twin brothers were sentenced for cutting down an olive tree memorial for Ilan Halimi, receiving prison time and suspended sentences amid controversy over the symbolic attack.
The French Finance Committee adopts an amendment to cap electricity prices and reform tariff calculations in the 2026 budget, addressing EDF’s revenue mechanisms and consumer protections.
Laurence des Cars, Louvre's president, testified before the Senate acknowledging security failures after the 2025 imperial jewel theft, defending her management, and revealing her unaccepted resignation.
A coalition of unions and associations challenge French government sanctions that reduce unemployment and social aid, citing worsening poverty and exclusion.
France confronts enduring budget deficits and political turmoil, with experts calling for social protection reform and educators demanding equitable resources for disadvantaged schools.
France’s 2026 budget debates spark critiques of pension reforms, new digital taxes on tech giants, and controversial tax measures.
Marine Tondelier formally announces her 2027 presidential bid, emphasizing ecological reform and left-wing unity amid her party's historic low polls.