France Delays Launch of New Birth Leave Policy to July 2026
France postpones its new birth leave policy from January to July 2026, introducing enhanced leave benefits aimed at supporting family and work-life balance.
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France Tightens Rules on Retirees Returning to Work in 2026 Social Security Reform
France enacts stricter limits on retirees working while receiving pensions under the 2026 Social Security Financing Bill to manage labor market participation and social fund sustainability.
French National Assembly Approves Suspension of 2025 Pension Reform in Social Security Budget
The French National Assembly has approved the social security financing law including the suspension of the 2025 pension reform, highlighting significant political negotiations and parliamentary debates.
French National Assembly Finalizes 2026 Social Security Financing Bill Amid Political Divisions
The French National Assembly has narrowly approved the 2026 Social Security financing bill, finalizing the budget amid political divisions and suspending pension reforms.
Contentious Road Ahead for France's 2025 State Budget Following Social Security Financing Law Adoption
After adopting the Social Security Financing Law, France faces intense political disputes as it works to finalize the 2025 State budget amid deep ideological divisions and a looming deficit target.
Unprecedented Political Compromise Marks Adoption of France’s 2025 Social Security Budget
France’s 2025 Social Security budget passed after an unprecedented cross-party alliance, with calls for greater ministerial leadership and ongoing sector concerns.
French Senate Rejects 2026 Social Security Financing Bill, Paving Way for Final Assembly Vote
The French Senate has rejected the 2026 Social Security financing bill, setting up a decisive final vote in the National Assembly amid political disagreements.
French Social Security Budget Approved Amid Mixed Public Opinion; Government Moves to Secure Public Servant Employment Transitions
The French government has secured approval for the 2026 Social Security budget despite public criticism and is working to extend key employment transition measures for civil servants.
French National Assembly Approves 2026 Social Security Budget with Key Health and Pension Measures
The French National Assembly approves the 2026 Social Security budget bill, introducing key health policies, suspending a pension reform, and addressing political tensions.
France Suspends 2023 Pension Reform as Parliament Approves Revised 2026 Social Security Budget
France suspends its 2023 pension reform while the National Assembly adopts modified 2026 social security budget, with further parliamentary votes forthcoming.
French Government Faces Budgetary Challenges as 2026 Social Security Deficit Projected at €19.5 Billion
France projects a €19.5 billion Social Security deficit for 2026 amid difficult budget negotiations, with state budget approval possibly extending into January.
France Faces Budget Deadlock as Government Prepares Special Law Amid Social Security Budget Success
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu successfully passes the social security budget amid ongoing political deadlock over France's state budget, prompting government contingency plans and economic growth forecast updates.
France Adopts 2025 Social Security Budget Amid Deficit Concerns and Defense Debate
France approves the 2025 Social Security budget amid deficit concerns, while Prime Minister Lecornu seeks parliamentary consensus on defense spending reforms.
French National Assembly Narrowly Adopts 2026 Social Security Budget Amid Political Tensions
The French National Assembly has passed the 2026 Social Security budget by a narrow margin, avoiding controversial legislative procedures and setting the stage for Senate review and final adoption.
French National Assembly Narrowly Approves Social Security Budget Amid Political Challenges
The French National Assembly narrowly approved the 2026 Social Security budget, moving it to the Senate amid political uncertainty and challenges with the broader state budget.
France's 2026 Social Security Budget Passes Amidst Political Tensions and Government Concessions
The French Assembly approved the 2026 Social Security budget after a tense debate, amid opposition over medical tariff reforms and narrow vote margins supporting the government's proposal.
French National Assembly Votes on Contentious 2026 Social Security Budget Amidst Party Divisions and Increased Health Funding
The French National Assembly debates and votes on the 2026 Social Security budget amid political divisions and a last-minute health funding increase proposal.
France's National Assembly Faces Crucial Vote on 2026 Social Security Budget Amid Political Uncertainty
The French National Assembly prepares to vote on the 2026 Social Security budget amid a fragmented parliament and critical amendments including increased health spending targets and strategic abstentions.
French National Assembly Approaches Crucial Vote on 2026 Social Security Budget Amid Political Tensions
The French National Assembly prepares for a decisive vote on the 2026 Social Security budget amid political uncertainties, with Socialists backing and ecologists holding sway.
Key Vote on December 9 Tests Prime Minister Lecornu's Social Security Budget Strategy
The December 9 vote on France's Social Security budget is a pivotal test for Prime Minister Lecornu's government, highlighting political negotiations and potential consequences.
Tensions Rise Ahead of Crucial Vote on France's 2025 Social Security Budget
As France prepares for a decisive vote on its 2025 Social Security budget, political fractures deepen, with right-wing opposition rejecting the plan and socialist allies urging support for a compromised text.
Tensions Escalate Ahead of Crucial Social Security Budget Vote in French National Assembly
Political divisions intensify in the French National Assembly as the critical social security budget vote approaches, risking economic and social instability.
French Social Security Budget Vote Sparks Political Turmoil and Warnings of Crisis
The December 2025 vote on France's Social Security budget highlights political divisions, with government warnings and opposition condemnations foretelling a possible crisis.
French Senate Approves Nearly €1 Billion Cuts to Social Policies Amid Financial Strain
The French Senate has approved a €1 billion cut to social policy funding amid rising deficits and economic pressures, sparking debate on balancing solidarity with fiscal responsibility.
France Faces Rising Deficit and Political Debate Over Social Security Budget for 2026
France's social security budget for 2026 faces rising deficits and political debate over health spending, pension reform, and social minima amid calls for urgent reforms.
French National Assembly Approves Social Security Revenue Budget Amid Political Divisions
The French National Assembly approved the revenue section of the Social Security budget on December 5, 2025, amidst polarized political reactions and public unease.
French National Assembly Narrowly Approves Revenue Section of 2026 Social Security Financing Bill Amid Divisions
The French National Assembly narrowly approved the revenue section of the 2026 Social Security financing bill, advancing a contentious text amid political divisions and significant amendments.
French Assembly Passes Revenue Section of 2026 Social Security Budget Amidst Political Divisions
The French National Assembly approved the revenue section of the 2026 Social Security budget on December 5, overcoming opposition and paving the way for final adoption.
Political Tensions Threaten Passage of 2026 French Social Security Budget
Rising political opposition from key right-wing figures puts the 2026 Social Security budget at risk of rejection in the French National Assembly.
French National Assembly Approaches Crucial Vote on Social Security Budget Amid CSG Compromise
The French National Assembly prepares for a key vote on the Social Security budget, following a political compromise on raising CSG on capital income amid tensions.
Lecornu Secures Last-Minute Compromise on Softened CSG Increase for 2025 Social Security Budget
Sébastien Lecornu orchestrated a last-minute compromise leading to a softened CSG increase on capital income, securing key social security funding while avoiding harsher fiscal measures.
French Deputies Reject Mandatory Nutri-Score, Approve Tax on Alcoholic Energy Drinks in Social Security Budget Debate
French deputies reject mandatory Nutri-score labeling on food but adopt tax on alcoholic energy drinks amid heavy debate on the 2025 Social Security budget.
Political Clash Over Article 49.3 in Passing 2026 Social Security Budget
Bruno Retailleau urges use of article 49.3 to pass France's 2026 Social Security budget, but government spokesperson Maud Bregeon insists on parliamentary debate and rejects invoking it.
Olivier Faure Reports Progress but No Compromise Yet on 2026 Social Security Budget
Socialist leader Olivier Faure reports progress but no final deal yet on France's contentious 2026 social security budget amidst broad political negotiations.
France Implements Full Social Security Reimbursement for Wheelchairs Starting December 1, 2025
France launches full Social Security reimbursement for wheelchairs, easing financial burdens for over a million users.
French Assembly Faces Tight Review of 2026 Social Security Budget Amid Senate Amendments
The French National Assembly intensively reviews the 2026 Social Security budget amid major Senate amendments, including changes to social contributions and wealth taxation.
France Grapples with 2025 Security Budget Amid Parliamentary Challenges and Potential Use of Emergency Measures
France's 2025 Social Security budget faces intense parliamentary scrutiny amid broader budget delays, with government weighing emergency legal options to ensure financial continuity.
Mixed Commission Deadlock Forces Social Security Budget Back to Assembly
A stalemate in the mixed commission has pushed the 2026 Social Security financing bill back to the National Assembly for further debate, highlighting ongoing political divisions.
French Senate Revises 2026 Social Security Financing Bill to Curtail Deficit
The French Senate adopted a revised version of the 2026 Social Security Financing Bill, cutting the projected deficit and reinstating a tax on health mutuals, setting the stage for upcoming negotiations with the National Assembly.
French Senate Opposes Suspension of Pension Reform Amid Parliamentary Tensions
The French Senate rejected suspending the pension reform, deepening legislative clashes with the National Assembly over Social Security budget provisions.