
Finance committee opposes budget cuts on pensions and compensation
The finance committee of the National Assembly rejected several saving measures planned in the 2027 finance bill, in particular the reduction of the tax deduction on retirement pensions.
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The government presented a finance bill for 2027 including various saving measures.
Pensions, severance pay, illness… MPs are removing the savings planned by the government in its 2027 budget.
DECRYPTION - The Finance Committee has generally expressed its hostility to the finance bill drawn up by the government.
Budget 2027: MPs vote against cuts to the tax loophole for retirees.
The Finance Committee deleted from the text the government measure which aimed to make savings on the 10% tax reduction on retirement pensions.

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