Amid Senate debates that include suspending pension reform, the French government plans a special law to ensure the 2026 budget passes if parliamentary talks fail by year-end.
France faces a political impasse in its 2025 budget debate, prompting the government to propose a special law to unbl...
The French Senate reinstated critical measures including a CSG freeze for retirees and a tax on health insurance cont...
The French Senate reinstated critical measures including a CSG freeze for retirees and a tax on health insurance contributions to help reduce the 2026 Social Security deficit.
France faces a political impasse in its 2025 budget debate, prompting the government to propose a special law to unblock fiscal decision-making amid partisan tensions.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu proposes a 500-euro annual bonus for French mayors and plans to cut municipal regulations to support local officials facing growing pressures.
Amid Senate debates that include suspending pension reform, the French government plans a special law to ensure the 2026 budget passes if parliamentary talks fail by year-end.
France's government has launched a consultation to update the property tax system for 2026, focusing on comfort elements that will likely increase taxes for millions, amid widespread political criticism.
National Assembly President Yaël Braun-Pivet proposes reforms to parliamentary budget procedures to enhance legislative efficiency and foster compromise amid ongoing voting challenges.
The 107th Congress of Mayors highlights the fiscal pressures and roles of local authorities in the ongoing 2026 budget discussions in France.
The French National Assembly has unanimously rejected the 2026 budget proposal amid disputes over public spending increases and Social Security deficit reductions, with Senate-backed cuts at odds with Assembly-approved measures.
The French Senate has begun a demanding week-long examination of the 2026 Social Security budget amidst political disagreements on pension reforms and concerns from occupational doctors over employee protections, especially post-maternity workplace safety.
In 2026, French property tax will increase on average by €63 for 7.4 million homes due to a new method including amenities in tax calculations, aiming for fairer assessments.
The French Assembly reinstates the pre-2019 exit tax, scrutinizes the costly Dutreil pact, and debates environmental tax reforms amid ongoing pension reform suspensions.
The French government sues British fund Greybull over unmet commitments to the Novasco steelmaker, amid looming liquidation and job losses.
France's National Assembly struggles with an overwhelming number of amendments and tight deadlines as it works to pass the 2026 budget.
The Choose France summit in Paris reveals over €30 billion in French company investments amidst political uncertainty and industrial decline concerns.
France's 2026 finance bill faces scrutiny over rising taxes and economic insecurity, with Occitanie businesses warning against the impact of budget decisions on growth and employment.
Seven mayor associations warn that 2026 budget cuts, exceeding €8 billion, will weaken urban renewal and territorial cohesion programs across France.
France's National Assembly approves raising and extending the tax credit for organic agriculture, enhancing financial support for certified farms in the 2026 budget.
The French government halts weekend budget debates to manage delays, provoking backlash over process and controversial €42 billion amendments.
France faces a complex debate on fiscal efforts for the 2026 budget with entrepreneurs warning against tax hikes that might hinder growth amid political divisions on pension reform.
The French National Assembly resumed examination of the 2026 state budget, reviewing over 2,100 amendments amid political divisions and fiscal debates on pensions, taxes, and social support measures.
The French National Assembly is accelerating efforts to approve the 2026 state budget amid political challenges and key tax and social security amendments.
Bruno Le Maire's secret 2024 letter disclosed urgent deficits and calls for savings, amid rising unemployment benefit costs from termination agreements affecting France's budget goals.
The French National Assembly approved a limit on the maximum duration of work stoppages during the first reading of the 2026 Social Security budget, with debates set to continue.
The French National Assembly narrowly approved the revenue section of the 2026 Social Security budget, with the left pivotal in securing the government’s first legislative victory amid ongoing political challenges and planned opposition motions.
France's Social and Solidarity Economy sector faces severe government budget cuts, leading to financial crises and company liquidations.
France Insoumise plans to file a new motion of censure in December, focusing on pension reform suspension and Social Security budget disputes, amid divisions within Macronist ranks.
The French National Assembly debates 2026 Social Security budget focus on healthcare expenses, patient franchises, and preventive care measures amid political tensions.
The French National Assembly has approved a new mandatory social security contribution for non-European foreign retirees, mainly Americans, residing in France without previous contributions.
The 2026 French Social Security budget faces controversy with proposed cuts to the Christmas bonus and pharmacy discount caps, amid ongoing deficit concerns and legislative adjustments.
The French National Assembly’s vote on the 2026 Social Security budget’s revenue section could determine the future of pension reforms amid opposition changes and protests from medical professionals.
The French National Assembly votes to mandate Nutri-Score labeling on food packaging, exempting certain traditional products, while government officials debate legal and practical challenges.
France's National Assembly debates the 2026 Social Security budget, suspending pension reform and approving key tax amendments amid ongoing fiscal discussions.
Monique Barbut signals willingness to make structural efforts supporting public policies in France’s 2026 budget, garnering positive response from senators.
French deputies propose an amendment in Budget 2026 to condition public business aid on freezing executive pay, alongside calls for better transparency of aid schemes.
The French National Assembly unexpectedly repealed the 5 billion euro C3S industrial tax during the 2026 budget debate, marking a significant and surprising fiscal shift.
Retirees across France protest planned 2026 budget cuts, including pension freezes and benefit reductions, amid government budget uncertainty.
The 2026 French budget debate heats up with MoDem-led tax reforms on wealthy assets and sharp political confrontations between Gérald Darmanin and RN leader Jordan Bardella.
The French National Assembly debates the 2026 budget amid social security reforms, industrial concerns, and political tensions.
Debates intensify in France as Nobel-led report condemns rising global inequality calling for fiscal reforms, while Macron's Nobel-winning advisor's innovation theory faces critique for overlooking social equity.
As the French National Assembly reaches the midpoint of the 2026 budget debate, financial updates and a deputy's health incident highlight the session's intensity and challenges ahead.