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 Reported by 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.