Threat of censorship. Since 4 p.m. this Wednesday, deputies have been examining the two motions of censure tabled by the left and the National Rally. For several days, the government has been warning about the risks of a motion of censure being adopted. Taxpayers, teachers, farmers… Some French people could lose in the exchangesays the government. Retireesthey could find their account there.
5.1 million people live below the poverty line in Franceaccording to the latest report from the Observatory of Inequalities published this Tuesday. Which represents approximately 8.1% of the population. A person is considered poor when their income, after payment of social benefits, is less than 1,014 euros per month. For a couple without children, this threshold is set at 1,500 euros per month.
Civil servants on the street. Several unions have called on agents to strike this Thursday, December 5. They denounce a “contempt» growing from the executive towards them. Capital questioned Pascal Kessler, of the Autonomous Federation of the Civil Service. Remuneration, waiting period… The trade unionist tells us decipher the reasons for this anger.
Wheelchairs soon to be 100% reimbursed? In April 2023, the government in office had promised their coverage by Health Insurance before the end of 2024. Good news, the National Assembly voted, Wednesday, December 4, in favor of their full reimbursement. This measure would relieve patients who have to pay up to 10,000 euros for a chair, and even up to 50,000 euros for an electric model. The text will still have to be examined by the Senate, unless a decree is presented by then.
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