Social Security
French assembly narrowly adopts 2026 social security budget
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The French National Assembly adopted the 2026 social security funding bill (PLFSS) on December 9 by a narrow margin of 13 votes, thanks to a compromise with the Socialist Party. This success for Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu includes the suspension of the pension reform, a key Socialist demand. The bill introduces several health measures but draws criticism from the right and far right.
The Justice Commission of Congress has approved the report on a bill allowing professionals like lawyers and architects to transfer savings from professional mutual funds to Social Security contributions. The aim is to ensure decent pensions, as some mutual funds pay less than 300 euros monthly. The reform, led by the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, moves toward final approval.
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The National Taxi Association (Antaxi) has signed an agreement with CEOE and ATA to request coefficients allowing earlier retirement without pension cuts. It is preparing a similar deal with CC OO and UGT for salaried drivers. The measure aims to recognize the arduous nature of the job and could benefit around 100,000 families.
The Social Security System will roll out the second phase of a three-year pension increase for retirement, disability, and survivors' pensions starting in September 2026, without raising contribution rates.
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Following the fiscal 2026 budget's record ¥39.06 trillion allocation for social security, Japan's government has finalized two key reform measures to curb soaring medical costs, including higher patient copayments and limits on insurance for certain drugs. Officials emphasize the need for clear explanations to secure public understanding.
The social security financing bill (PLFSS) for 2026 was narrowly adopted in the French National Assembly on December 9, 2025, by just 13 votes. The vote highlighted fractures within the former majority, including abstentions from Horizons deputies and support from Renaissance and MoDem. Republicans also split, weakening their leader Bruno Retailleau's authority.
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The French National Assembly adopted on Tuesday evening, by 247 votes to 234, the 2026 social security financing bill after tense debates and compromises with socialists. This vote marks a victory for Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, who avoided using article 49.3 by securing cross-party support. The text includes the suspension of the 2023 pension reform and reduces the deficit to 19.6 billion euros.
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