Overview

• Public Accounts Minister Amélie de Montchalin announced plans to merge or eliminate one-third of state agencies and operators by the end of 2025, excluding universities.
• This reform targets €2–3 billion in savings as part of the government's broader effort to reduce the public deficit from 5.8% of GDP in 2024 to 4.6% by 2026.
• Approximately 180,000 employees currently work in the affected agencies, with job reductions to occur primarily through retirements and non-replacements, avoiding mass layoffs.
• Specific agencies, such as Agence Bio, ADEME, and the Office français de la biodiversité, are under review, though no final decisions have been disclosed.
• Detailed plans and agency selections will be presented during Senate commission hearings scheduled for mid-May, with further announcements expected then.