Social Security
French assembly starts debates on 2026 social security budget
Jean Martin Larawang ginawa ng AI
French lawmakers began examining the 2026 social security financing bill on October 27, 2025, amid tensions over suspending the pension reform and drastic savings measures. A government amendment increasing the surtax on large companies was adopted, while the Zucman tax debate was postponed. Discussions are set to be contentious with a projected deficit of 17.5 billion euros.
Deputies adopt several amendments to PLFSS 2026 in commission
Since October 27, 2025, the Assembly's social affairs commission has been reviewing the social security financing bill (PLFSS) for 2026, with around 1700 amendments filed. Several controversial measures were removed or altered during the commission debates. Discussions will end on October 31 before moving to the plenary on November 4.
IRS claims $14,000 owed for unreported Social Security income
A taxpayer received an IRS notice demanding $14,000 for failing to declare Social Security benefits as income. The individual vows not to let the government 'walk all over' them and seeks guidance on next steps. This case highlights common tax pitfalls with retirement benefits.
CNAV director warns of delays after pension reform suspension
October 30, 2025 17:52Men in Spain match women's weeks of birth leave for the first time
October 05, 2025 00:44History of social security illuminates current debates
October 05, 2025 00:16Breadwinner husband debates Social Security claim at 66 or 70
September 30, 2025 01:04Social Security Administration stops paper checks in October
Adoption of 2026 budget in National Assembly increasingly uncertain
Jean Martin Larawang ginawa ng AI
After several days of intense debates in the National Assembly, the 2026 finance bill increasingly resembles a 'Frankenstein' budget, a patchwork of contradictory amendments complicating its final adoption. The executive, avoiding Article 49.3, faces strong opposition on measures like the surtax on multinationals and limits on sick leave. Lawmakers from all sides have adopted or suppressed key provisions, raising the risk of overall rejection.
PP registers Senate motion to support self-employed workers
The Partido Popular has registered a motion in the Senate to debate ten urgent measures aimed at improving the lives of self-employed workers in Spain. Key proposals include extending social security contribution rates for 2026 and creating a dedicated university for entrepreneurs. The document highlights the current fiscal and bureaucratic burdens faced by these workers.
French labor minister questions desire to quit work early
Jean-Pierre Farandou, the new labor minister, questioned on Tuesday before the Senate's social affairs committee why so many French people want to leave their jobs around 60-62 years old. He announced the launch by late November of a conference on work and pensions, involving unions and employers, to discuss these issues. This initiative follows the suspension of the 2023 pension reform.