The French National Assembly approves the 2026 Social Security budget bill, introducing key health policies, suspending a pension reform, and addressing political tensions.
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 its 2023 pension reform while the National Assembly adopts modified 2026 social security budget, with further parliamentary votes forthcoming.
France projects a €19.5 billion Social Security deficit for 2026 amid difficult budget negotiations, with state budget approval possibly extending into January.
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 approves the 2025 Social Security budget amid deficit concerns, while Prime Minister Lecornu seeks parliamentary consensus on defense spending reforms.
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.
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.
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.
The French National Assembly debates and votes on the 2026 Social Security budget amid political divisions and a last-minute health funding increase proposal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Political divisions intensify in the French National Assembly as the critical social security budget vote approaches, risking economic and social instability.
The December 2025 vote on France's Social Security budget highlights political divisions, with government warnings and opposition condemnations foretelling a possible crisis.
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'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.
The French National Assembly approved the revenue section of the Social Security budget on December 5, 2025, amidst polarized political reactions and public unease.
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.
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.
Rising political opposition from key right-wing figures puts the 2026 Social Security budget at risk of rejection in the French National Assembly.
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.
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 labeling on food but adopt tax on alcoholic energy drinks amid heavy debate on the 2025 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.
Socialist leader Olivier Faure reports progress but no final deal yet on France's contentious 2026 social security budget amidst broad political negotiations.
France launches full Social Security reimbursement for wheelchairs, easing financial burdens for over a million users.
The French National Assembly intensively reviews the 2026 Social Security budget amid major Senate amendments, including changes to social contributions and wealth taxation.
France's 2025 Social Security budget faces intense parliamentary scrutiny amid broader budget delays, with government weighing emergency legal options to ensure financial continuity.
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.
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.
The French Senate rejected suspending the pension reform, deepening legislative clashes with the National Assembly over Social Security budget provisions.
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.