The French government has submitted the Social Security Finance Bill for 2027 to the National Assembly, targeting a deficit of EUR 12.7 billion, down from EUR 21.8 billion in 2026.
The French government presented the Social Security Finance Bill for 2027 to the National Assembly on 1 October 2026 for debate. It contains no major tax provisions, except for a new levy on certain processed and packaged products containing added sugars and additives, aimed at combating obesity and chronic diseases.
The Bill aims to reduce the social security deficit from EUR 21.8 billion in 2026 to EUR 12.7 billion in 2027.
Under the National Assembly timetable, both the Social Security Finance Bill and the 2027 Budget Bill must be filed by 6 October 2026. Debate on the Social Security Finance Bill will run from 20 October to 26 October 2026, with a formal vote on 27 October 2026, which is also the 20-day constitutional limit for first reading. The overall 50-day limit expires on 26 November 2026.
Debate on Part I of the 2027 Budget Bill will run from 13 October to 19 October 2026, with a formal vote on 20 October 2026. Examination of Part II begins on 27 October 2026, and the final vote on the entire Budget Bill is set for 17 November 2026. The overall 70-day limit expires on 17 December 2026.
