Overview

• The Revenu de Solidarité Active (RSA), prime d’activité, and Allocation aux Adultes Handicapés (AAH) have been increased by 1.7% to align with inflation, though 72 departments are refusing to fund the RSA hike due to budget disputes.
• Unemployment benefits are now calculated on a 30-day monthly basis, reducing annual payouts, and age thresholds for extended benefits have been raised, affecting older workers.
• Sick leave compensation in the private sector has been reduced, with the maximum daily amount dropping from €53.31 to €41.47, leading to potential financial strain for affected employees.
• The Prêt à Taux Zéro (PTZ) has been expanded to include new houses nationwide, offering varying financing conditions based on income, while notary fees have risen in several departments.
• The winter eviction moratorium ended on March 31, 2025, prompting fears of increased evictions as housing insecurity grows, with 24,000 eviction orders issued in 2024 alone.