Public sector
In France, demographic imbalances in the public sector force the state to heavily fund pensions for former civil servants. With nearly 6 million public workers, or one in five employees, the number of active agents falls short of retirees, requiring significant over-contributions.
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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.
05 января 2026, 04:15