
With the government having set the budgetary effort at 40 billion euros in 2026, the idea of deindexing certain expenses from inflation is gaining ground.
Faced with the budgetary effort of 40 billion euros set for 2026, François Bayrou is proposing a “white year” consisting of de-indexing certain expenses from inflation, making it possible to save up to 28 billion euros.
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The government is targeting a budgetary effort of 40 billion euros for 2026.
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Pensions, allowances, income tax… What is the “white year” proposed by François Bayrou?
With the government having set the budgetary effort at 40 billion euros in 2026, the idea of deindexing certain expenses from inflation is gaining ground. Depending on the scenario, up to 28 billion could thus be saved.

From November 20, 2026, French regulations on rental with purchase option (LOA) are changing. Consumers will benefit from better transparency on costs and the possibility of purchasing the good at any time without future interest.

More than 175 Nantes traders sent an open letter to the town hall and the prefecture to denounce their exclusion from official consultations and highlight the economic difficulties linked to recent urban violence.

The French government is considering a deindexation of spending to save up to 28 billion euros in 2026. At the same time, Russia is facing economic turbulence calling into question its growth model linked to the war effort.

The International Air Transport Association (Iata) is calling for a review of the management of rejected passengers, denouncing disproportionate costs borne by airlines and a lack of transparency from border authorities.

Christine Lagarde will leave the presidency of the ECB on February 7, 2027, before the end of her mandate, allowing Emmanuel Macron to participate in the choice of his successor.

France's GDP fell by 0.1% in the third quarter, according to INSEE, complicated by the contraction in exports and production. Household consumption is increasing slightly, but the economy remains at a standstill.