Surprise visit to Notre-Dame, VAT increase, agreement on unemployment insurance… The 3 pieces of information to remember at midday

Surprise visit by Emmanuel Macron to Notre-Dame de Paris

The diocese of Paris announced the arrival at Notre-Dame, Friday November 15, of the statue of the Virgin and Child – preserved since the fire at the Saint Germain l'Auxerrois church. In the morning, a few hours before the procession, it was Emmanuel Macron that the site managers saw arriving for a surprise visit. For the President of the Republic, this is a reconnaissance visit, before a meeting planned on the site with companions and patrons, on November 29.

Budget 2025: the government will not support the increase in VAT to 22% proposed by centrist senators

Increase VAT from 20 to 22%? “This is not the government's position», affirmed Maud Bregeon on Franceinfo. The executive spokesperson was reacting to the proposal from the centrist Union group in the Senate, part of the “common base” in support of Michel Barnier. A measure which would bring 13 billion euros into the state coffers, according to elected officials in the Upper House.

Unemployment insurance: what is contained in the agreement between trade unions and employers' organizations on future compensation rules

After thirteen hours of discussions, the unions and employers' organizations managed to reach an agreement on the future rules of unemployment insurance and on a series of measures intended to facilitate the return to employment of seniors. A relief commensurate with the pressure weighing on the shoulders of the delegations.

The number of the day: 25

The Civil Solidarity Pact, otherwise called PACS, is celebrating its 25th anniversary today. At the time of its implementation, November 15, 1999, 6,151 contracts had been concluded. Over the years, more and more couples have chosen this union. Until reaching a record in 2022, with 210,000 signatures.

Quote of the day: what did journalist Bernard Pivot say about failed football matches?

There is always something to remember from a mediocre football match: a backheel, a shot… We read a failed book with the conviction that the next one will be better

Bernard Pivot

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