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The salary increase is one of the most anticipated announcements of the end of the year. Unfortunately, the news will not be positive for some French people! This government decision risks having significant consequences on their purchasing power, which should not be neglected. We take stock!
The public service faces an unprecedented salary freeze
In 2025, the French government took an unprecedented decision by freezing the salaries of all civil servants. This measure, which affects nearly six million agents, marks a turning point in the State's salary policy. The index point remains like this at €59,073a value which has not changed since July 1, 2023.
This wage freeze occurs in a context of persistent inflation, which is gradually eating away at the purchasing power of households. For civil servants, this situation is particularly worrying. And for good reason, it cancels the effects of the slight last increase obtained in July 2023.
If all civil servants suffer from this freeze, the repercussions are not the same for everyone. Agents whose remuneration is close to the minimum wage are also particularly vulnerable. The latter are indeed seeing their purchasing power decline more quickly.
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The consequences are multiple
The first consequence of this bad news will be felt on the motivation of agents. Many of them have been working hard in recent years to qualify for a salary increase. It is then obvious that this decision by the State will result in a drop in productivity.
A demotivated and underpaid civil service is likely to provide lower quality services. Users could thus face longer waiting times, a reduction in services and a drop in the quality of reception.
In the long term, this salary policy risks make the public service less attractive. Young graduates, looking for more attractive salaries, could be tempted to turn to the private sector. Likewise, current agents could consider leaving the civil service to find better paid employment.
Public service has long been in demand for its accessibility to all. However, with this unwelcome salary freeze, this social model risks losing credibility. Civil servants may therefore have the impression that the State devalues them. The latter should then review its priorities according to them!
A salary increase is necessary
As a reminder, this decision to freeze the salaries of civil servants takes place in a context of budgetary constraints. A situation whose repercussions are also being felt elsewhere feel about taxes. To maintain the attractiveness of the civil service and guarantee the sustainability of the public service, the State must take the necessary measures.
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To do this, an increase in salaries appears to be a necessity, even if only for the short term. A necessary balance to avoid being overtaken by inflation. One thing is certain, the State must reconsider the place of workers in the public service. Note that their professions represent an essential pillar to ensure the social-economic model of our country!
