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The French government must inject money every year to balance the pension plans of its agents, some of which are particularly in deficit. Hairdressing salons have been suffering since the health crisis and are struggling to bounce back in the face of inflation and charges. The 10% tax reduction from which retirees benefit is currently in Sébastien Lecornu's sights as part of the 2027 budget.
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ANALYSIS - Every year, the State must inject money to straighten out the pension plans of its agents, some of whom are particularly stressed.
“It’s hard, customers come less often”: strangled by charges and inflation, hair salons are closing one by one
SURVEY - In the last quarter of 2024, the number of hairdressers who went out of business increased by 26%. Suffering since the health crisis, the profession is struggling to bounce back.
An “unjustified” advantage: understanding everything about the tax relief for retirees, in the sights of Sébastien Lecornu
DECRYPTION - The Prime Minister was in favor of opening discussions on measures aimed at making retirees contribute, within the framework of the 2027 budget. Among the avenues mentioned is a reform of the 10% tax reduction from which they benefit today.

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu proposes to devote 1.5 billion euros to the fight against gender-based and sexual violence and 2.6 billion for child protection as part of the 2027 budget, but specifies that these amounts correspond to the means already committed in 2026 and can only be used after the budget has been voted on. Associations like the Women's Foundation and Dare Feminism are reacting, demanding real additional resources to finance the comprehensive law against sexist and sexual violence.

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The socialist primary is marked by internal tensions and virulent attacks. Raphaël Glucksmann, favorite in the poll, faces the maneuvers of Olivier Faure in a political climate described as chaotic and conflictual.

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Faced with the increase in Houthi attacks and the threat to its oil tankers, Saudi Arabia finds itself isolated. The Mecca pact signed with Turkey and Pakistan appears ineffective, while American support is lacking for the monarchy.