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France to End Expanded Use of Meal Vouchers in Supermarkets Starting January 2025

The political deadlock following the government's collapse prevents renewing a law allowing meal vouchers for non-prepared food purchases, impacting millions of workers.

  • A 2022 law permitting meal vouchers to be used for non-prepared foods like pasta and rice in supermarkets will expire on December 31, 2024, without renewal.
  • The law's extension to 2026 was passed by the National Assembly but was stalled in the Senate due to the recent collapse of the Barnier government.
  • Approximately 5.4 million French workers will lose the ability to use meal vouchers for grocery staples starting January 2025, limiting their use to ready-to-eat items like sandwiches.
  • Restaurateurs, who opposed the expanded use of meal vouchers in supermarkets, may benefit from the policy reversal but warn of broader tensions in the sector.
  • A reform of the meal voucher system is expected in 2025, with proposals to adjust daily limits, increase voucher value, and better balance employer contributions.
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