Social Security
French assembly starts debates on 2026 social security budget
Jean Martin AI द्वारा उत्पन्न छवि
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.
CNAV director warns of delays after pension reform suspension
During a Senate hearing on October 29, Renaud Villard, director general of the Caisse nationale d'assurance-vieillesse (CNAV), warned of significant delays in processing pension claims if the 2023 pension reform suspension takes effect quickly. He estimated it would take about five months for staff and the IT system to adapt to the new rules. For the first affected individuals, born in 1964, the changes appear straightforward to implement.
French labor minister questions desire to quit work early
17 अक्टूबर 2025 01:08PP registers Senate motion to support self-employed workers
05 अक्टूबर 2025 00:44History of social security illuminates current debates
05 अक्टूबर 2025 00:16Breadwinner husband debates Social Security claim at 66 or 70
30 सितंबर 2025 01:04Social Security Administration stops paper checks in October
Adoption of 2026 budget in National Assembly increasingly uncertain
Jean Martin AI द्वारा उत्पन्न छवि
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.
Men in Spain match women's weeks of birth leave for the first time
For the first time, men and women in Spain have taken nearly identical average durations of birth and child care leave in the first nine months of 2025. Women took 112 days, while men reached 109, up from 103 the previous year. However, voluntary unpaid leaves remain predominantly requested by women.
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.