Overview
- Public Accounts Minister Amélie de Montchalin told the National Assembly the increase will no longer be included in next year’s financial projections.
- The proposed doubling of medical franchises and flat co-payments had been expected to yield about €2.3 billion.
- Although removed from the budget math, the measure remains legally possible by decree.
- The government says it could raise the national health spending target (ONDAM) from roughly +2% toward +2.5% if new savings are identified.
- Debates on the Social Security budget have intensified as deputies seek to contain the 2026 deficit, and Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu criticized the retreat, arguing against “tout gratuit.”