Public sector

The issue of controlling public sector workforce resurfaces during the 2026 budget review. The Senate revived the principle of not replacing one in two retiring civil servants, a measure started under Nicolas Sarkozy. This longstanding debate on the number of civil servants in France spans political eras.

January 05, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Following initial backlash over a proposed norm dubbed a 'tie-down law,' Chile's government admitted delaying its explanation during a political meeting, while unions urged legislative priority for the public sector readjustment bill to ensure job stability amid the March 2026 transition.