Deputies in the finance commission have approved several spending increases in the 2026 finance bill, ranging from hundreds of millions to billions of euros. These amendments target cooperative cellars, social leasing, and renewable energies. As the revenues section continues in session, these hikes contrast with the government's planned savings.
On November 13, 2025, as the examination of the 'revenues' section of the 2026 finance bill (PLF) resumed in session at the National Assembly, deputies in the finance commission nearly completed amending the 'expenses' section. According to Le Figaro, these lawmakers voted significant increases compared to the government's initial version, totaling hundreds of millions of euros here, a billion there, and sometimes two billion.
One key issue of the PLF is to allocate envelopes across state missions, such as Defense, Security, or Ecology, while planning cuts. The government aimed for savings of about 10 billion euros compared to the baseline spending trend. However, the deputies did not follow this approach, choosing increases in specific sectors. Among the adopted measures are additional funds for cooperative cellars, social leasing, and renewable energies, as indicated in the article's title.
These amendments occur amid tense budget debates, with over 3800 amendments to discuss in total. The commission's review of expenses highlights a divergence from the executive, which seeks to reduce the public deficit. No major contradictions appear between sources, which confirm the progress of the work and the shift toward higher spending. These votes could complicate the final budget balance, as the text must go to the Senate and the joint committee.
