Key French Law and Policy Changes Take Effect on January 1, 2026
France enacts major law and policy reforms on January 1, 2026, including minimum wage rises, energy price adjustments, subsidy suspensions, and environmental protections.
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French National Assembly Approves Birth Leave Effective January 1, 2026
The French National Assembly has approved a new birth leave to begin January 1, 2026, allowing parents up to two months leave with salary indemnity, aiming to support families and reduce workplace inequalities.
French Government Seeks €400 Million Savings Through New Unemployment Insurance Negotiations
France’s Labor Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou calls for negotiations to save €400 million annually by reforming amicable contract terminations within unemployment insurance, replacing a prior higher-savings framework.
French Government Pulls Back on Unemployment Insurance Reform, Aiming for €400 Million Savings Through Negotiations
The French government rescinds its tough unemployment insurance reform plan, instead pursuing negotiations aimed at €400 million in annual savings through conventional termination and short contract reforms.