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.
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.
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.
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.
The French Senate rejects the National Assembly's suspension of the pension reform raising retirement age to 64 and proposes austerity measures to reduce Social Security deficits.
The French government will submit a bill in December 2025 to merge various social benefits into a single social allowance, aiming for simplification and cost savings.
The French National Assembly halted debate on the Social Security budget without a vote amid retirement reform suspension, sparking political tension and mixed union reactions.
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.
Following the National Assembly's adoption of the Social Security budget's revenue section, opposition parties, led by LFI, prepare a motion of censure against the government over pension reform delays and budget financing disputes.
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's recent passage of the social security budget's revenue section reveals deep divisions within government and opposition parties over fiscal policy and pension reform.
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.
France terre d’asile reveals that a more welcoming migration policy in France could produce annual financial gains of €3.3 billion for the state and social security.
The French Cour des comptes warns of a record 23 billion euro social security deficit for 2025 and highlights uncertainties in government recovery plans ahead of parliamentary review.
The French National Assembly's social affairs committee has approved limits on sick leave durations, setting maximums of 15 days for city-prescribed leaves and 30 days for hospital stays, as part of the 2026 Social Security budget reforms.
The French National Assembly sees intense opposition to proposed increases in medical franchises within the 2026 Social Security budget, reflecting political divides and public discontent.
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 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.
France confronts enduring budget deficits and political turmoil, with experts calling for social protection reform and educators demanding equitable resources for disadvantaged schools.
Amid intense parliamentary disputes, the French government plans to include the suspension of pension reform in the 2026 Social Security budget, while tax and purchasing power debates continue to dominate discussions.
The French National Assembly debates a contentious 2026 Social Security budget amidst political fragmentation and historic public distrust in political institutions.
France suspends its pension reform through a strategic amendment in the Social Security finance bill, igniting political debates and proposing a shift toward social partner-managed pensions.
France suspends the contentious 2025 pension reform amid political pressure and aims to reduce a massive social security deficit through benefit freezes and wage growth, while artists grapple with a retirement contribution scandal.
CFDT's Marylise Léon urges renewed debate on a point-based retirement system, emphasizing fairness and individual choice amid pension reform tensions in France.