A bill introduced in the National Assembly on September 15, 2026, by Hadrien Clouet and Mathilde Panot, aims to raise the minimum wage, index private-sector wages to inflation, and increase the elderly solidarity allowance. The bill also includes a financing mechanism to help small businesses and non-profit organizations cope with the proposed increases. It has been referred to the Social Affairs Committee.
Four of my main
The proposal, signed by members of the La France Insoumise – Nouveau Front Populaire group, comprises five articles. The first four detail the proposed changes; the last provides for financial compensation for social security organizations. The first article would set the minimum wage at at least €2,176 gross per month, an amount that the explanatory memorandum presents as equivalent to €1,700 net. This provision would come into effect on January 1, 2027. The text also proposes eliminating the role of a group of experts in the minimum wage increase process. The second article would establish a « sliding scale » for wages in the private sector. Each year, on May 1 , wages would have to be increased at least by the average increase in the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), calculated from the twelve most recent monthly indices published according to the procedures outlined in the text. Indexation clauses could also be included in collective bargaining agreements. The third article raises the ceilings for the elderly solidarity allowance (Aspa). The text proposes increasing them to €16,044 per year for a single person—or when only one member of a couple receives it—and to €24,060 per year when both members of the couple receive it. This mea would also come into effect on January 1, 2027. Finally, the fourth article would create a private equalization fund for businesses. Its financing would be based on a progressive contribution calculated according to the net profit of companies with a turnover exceeding €750 million. The fund would aim to help employing associations, very small businesses, and SMEs finance planned salary increases.
A text driven by a political diagnosis
In the explanatory memorandum, the authors justify their proposals by citing the loss of purchasing power due to inflation and the stagnation of wages and pensions. They advocate for a greater redistribution of wealth and believe that higher wages would boost household consumption. These observations and arguments are based on the presentation made by the signatory members of parliament. The text is not yet enacted law; it is a bill introduced in the National Assembly and referred to the Committee on Social Affairs.
Compensation is planned for Social Security
Article five stipulates that the burden on social security organizations will be offset by the creation of an additional excise tax on tobacco. The proposal does not specify the scale of the contribution to the inter-company fund in the text; its modalities would be determined by regulation.
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