The French government plans to seek a 2027 extension of the €1,000 tax and social contribution exemption ceiling for employer-paid fuel allowances, leaving employers to decide whether workers receive a payment.
Finance Minister Roland Lescure said the government intends to propose an amendment to preserve the ceiling, Anadolu Agency reported. He said the measure would be discussed as lawmakers consider the budget and social security financing bills. The extension remains a proposal.
The Economy Ministry says employers may choose to pay the allowance. Its €1,000 exemption ceiling is already in force through Dec. 31, 2026. Workers would receive money only if their employers opt to pay, and employers would fund those payments. The ministry said the ceiling rose from €300 to €600 before reaching €1,000 in 2026.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu met union and employer representatives on Nov. 9 for talks on wages and purchasing power, the government said. It also announced plans for a committee to monitor wages. Anadolu Agency reported that the committee would meet union and employer representatives in the coming days; the government gave no meeting date.
Separately, the government confirmed the Dec. 1 minimum-wage increase. The 1.6% rise will bring net monthly pay to €1,502.
