Overview

• Groups mobilized on October 11 under the slogan “Ça ne tient plus,” with the Mouvement associatif organizing actions across the country and gatherings reported in more than 70 cities.
• The sector calls on lawmakers for “Pas un euro de moins” as the finance bill for 2026 moves toward a year-end vote.
• An official CESE opinion cites severe cash stress, indicating about 30% of employer associations have no treasury reserves, with broader surveys showing many have under three months’ buffer.
• Mouvement associatif president Claire Thoury warns that roughly 90,000 jobs are at risk, while the Fédération des acteurs de la solidarité reports one in three solidarity associations could disappear.
• Service reductions are already visible, with La Cloche cutting staff and closing local antennas, Refugee Food trimming meal components, and MJC networks delaying hires or shedding positions.