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New Caps on France’s Personal Training Accounts Take Effect Today

The government frames the limits as a cost-control measure expected to save hundreds of millions of euros.

Overview

  • The implementing decree published in the Journal officiel took effect on 26 February.
  • CPF coverage is now capped at €1,500 per training course, €1,600 for skills assessments and €900 for driving licences.
  • Beneficiaries will frequently need to top up costs out of pocket even when their account balance exceeds a course price.
  • The mandatory participant contribution remains €103.20 for now, with a planned increase to around €150 awaiting a separate decree.
  • Unions including the CGT say the caps will disadvantage lower‑income workers, while officials tout savings estimated between €250 million and €280 million.