Debates on the 2026 finance bill began on October 24 at the National Assembly, focusing on fairly distributing budgetary efforts amid rising public debt and wealth inequalities. Lawmakers are divided on priority targets: the ultra-wealthy, businesses, incomes, or assets. A vote is set for November 4 after a week of heated discussions.
On October 24, plenary debates opened at the National Assembly around new revenues planned for the 2026 finance bill (PLF). At the core of discussions: how to fairly distribute the budgetary effort in a context of increasing public debt and wealth inequalities.
Lawmakers are divided on the priority categories to target for reducing the public deficit. Should the focus be on incomes or assets? On the wealthiest individuals, termed ultra-rich, or on businesses? Proposed measures could be exceptional or permanent.
The Lecornu government and various political groups have put forward their main proposals. These exchanges are expected to be heated over the coming week, ahead of the final vote scheduled for November 4.
This central question permeates all debates, highlighting tensions between fiscal equity and budgetary constraints.