After much uncertainty due to political instability, the National Assembly finally adopted the 2026 Social Security budget.
Among the measures planned are:
a suspension of the 2023 pension reform, which is in fact a delay of its implementation. Until 1 January 2028, there will be no increase in the legal retirement age, which remains set at 62 years and 9 months. The increase in the duration of the insured period in order to be able to retire has also been suspended.
a 10% increase of the employer contribution due on mutual termination packages and employer-initiated retirements. This contribution rises from 30% to 40%, which will be certain to have an impact on the number of mutual terminations signed.
the creation of an ‘additional birth leave’ of 1 to 2 months’ duration, compensated by Social Security and applicable to children born or adopted on or after 1 January 2026.
Published on 15/12/2025
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