President Emmanuel Macron outlines legislative priorities for 2026, emphasizing national service, social media protections for youth, and a critical budget adoption process.
The Gard department in France launches a strategic roadmap to empower social and solidarity economy actors to better engage with public procurement processes, promoting local inclusion and sustainability.
France passes a special law to extend the previous budget, ensuring state operations continue but causing funding suspensions and project delays across public sectors.
Kawaa's new Lille site combines senior and junior residences with communal spaces and work areas to boost intergenerational community support and social cohesion.
Dunkerque's free public transport policy has doubled bus usage, saved residents money, and positively impacted the local economy and environment since 2018.
Seven regional ESS projects in Côte-d'Or and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté received awards in 2025 for innovation and social impact, covering sustainable catering, therapy animals, local food, and environmental initiatives.
France's social economy advances with strong social housing investments boosting the economy and a maritime cooperative using wind power to promote sustainable sea activities.
France leads Europe in social spending for 2023 with significant investments in pensions and health but faces urgent sustainability challenges, warns the Court of Auditors.
French communal entities intensify efforts addressing social benefit non-recourse and hygiene insecurity amid national policy shortcomings.
France's social economy sector promotes employment for vulnerable groups through initiatives like Handyjob but is threatened by public funding cuts.
France’s 2026 budget plans to slash funding for employment insertion programs by 14%, sparking concerns over job losses and social impacts amid tense political negotiations.
The French government’s 2026 budget increase for military spending at the expense of health and youth programs draws sharp union criticism and concerns about social impact.
France advances child-focused public policy through a new practical guide for local officials and community-driven initiatives in Seine-Saint-Denis.
France announces 61 new France Services centers opening in 2026, expanding citizen access to local public administrative support nationwide.
In 2025, France faces rising domestic violence concerns, with UN data showing 50,000 global femicides in 2024 and the government responding through enhanced victim housing and regional support programs.
France advances social and fiscal economic initiatives with Iddees supporting job insertion and municipalities offering tax breaks to promote energy-efficient home renovations.
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.
November 2025 sees key French local events advancing funding for social projects and youth career opportunities while addressing economic challenges.
France's social and solidarity economy grows in impact during ESS Month, addressing major social challenges amid sector concerns and rising youth engagement.
The Global Forum in Bordeaux and related November 2025 events showcase how France is advancing social and solidarity economy initiatives alongside solidarity finance and disability employment efforts.
France highlights social and solidarity economy in November 2025 through global forums, regional strategies, and campaigns promoting inclusive employment and cooperative growth.
France enacts critical November 2025 reforms to off-peak energy hours, delays energy vouchers, freezes pensions, and extends winter eviction protections amid rising household energy struggles.
France grapples with deep public service budget cuts, especially in health insurance, raising alarms about service quality and accessibility.
France advances its regenerative economy vision alongside the Month of Social and Solidarity Economy events, emphasizing cooperation, sustainability, and citizen engagement.
The 2026 French state budget proposal includes cuts to housing aid, apprenticeship exemptions, and tax benefits, substantially affecting students and young apprentices financially.
Minister Lecornu's 2026 austerity budget prioritizes spending cuts over social welfare, deepening inequalities and sparking political criticism regarding neglect of vulnerable populations.
HEC Paris and Région Sud launch a social economy accelerator for 10 enterprises, while EMAC secures local jobs through internal management transition, reinforcing regional economic sustainability.
The 2025 Journées France services initiative, running from October 6 to 18, mobilizes 26 centers in Yvelines and over 2,750 nationwide to enhance public access to administrative and digital services through workshops and personalized support.
The 2025 Journées France services event in Savoie from October 6-18 highlights local public service centers and offers workshops to support citizens' administrative and digital needs.
Associations sue Île-de-France prefects over social housing failures.
France's public financial support for the social and solidarity economy is insufficient and lacks strategic coherence, according to the Court of Auditors.
The Court of Auditors recommends improved coordination between State and local governments for supporting the social economy.
French associations are mobilizing in response to severe cuts in subsidies, raising alarms over service sustainability.
Subsidy cuts to health services in France ignite public and union unrest.
The 'France Santé' network seeks to ensure healthcare access within 30 minutes for all citizens, targeting medical deserts in France.
Bois d'Arcy unveils a permanent support service for LGBTQIA+ crime victims as hate crimes rise.
Growing concerns emerge over proposed cuts to thermal cure reimbursements in France's 2025 budget.
France's public spending model offers valuable insights for European economies.
Upcoming Gilets Jaunes protest in Indre highlights social support issues for disabled students.