French lawmakers reject revenue section of 2027 Social Security budget in committee
In a committee vote, deputies dismissed the revenue part of the 2027 Social Security budget, while debates on spending will continue later this week.
During Thursday's committee session, deputies voted down the revenue chapter of the 2027 Social Security budget, setting the stage for further discussion on the spending side through Friday evening. Opposition came from the left and the RN, while Renaissance, MoDem and Horizons backed the measures. The government's draft sought to reduce the deficit, yet the committee’s amendments are expected to increase it, according to rapporteur Thibault Bazin.
Lawmakers also scrapped a flagship proposal that would have raised employer contributions and eliminated the continuation of a special health-complement levy for 2027. The soda tax was extended to high-sugar pre-packaged products, projected to generate additional revenue. Several other budget articles were rejected, prompting criticism from communist deputy Yannick Monnet and highlighting the lack of negotiation with the government.
Why it matters
The vote signals potential difficulties in passing the Social Security budget, affecting France's public finances and future deficit levels.
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