Push to Extend Supermarket Use of Meal Vouchers Stalls in French Senate

Legislative efforts to prolong meal voucher use for groceries face delays due to a political deadlock following a government censure motion.

The current allowance for using meal vouchers to purchase certain supermarket items will expire on December 31, 2024, unless extended by law.
The French National Assembly had approved a proposal to extend the measure until the end of 2026, but Senate approval is still required for enactment.
Political gridlock caused by the recent censure of Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government has halted legislative progress, including deliberation on this proposal.
Advocates like Mathilde Panot of La France Insoumise argue that the Senate should proceed with the vote, even in the absence of a fully functioning government.
Consumers and workers reliant on meal vouchers for essential groceries express concerns over increased financial strain if the extension is not passed.