What does January 2025 have in store for you? From January 1, 2025, several reforms will come into force in France as well as in Paris, affecting areas as varied as unemployment insurance, pensions, low-emission zones (ZFE), RSA, traffic and transport.
The month of January is coming quickly! If this month is awaited by many and feared by others, this year it has several novelties and a few changes affecting employment, ecology, health, transport and automobiles. These developments reflect ambitions for economic, social and environmental transition. Let's discover together the upheavals that await us in France from this January 1, 2025.
Low emission zones and Crit'Air 3 restrictions
THE low emission zones (ZFE) harden from January. Classified vehicles Crit’Air 3 (diesels registered before 2011 and gasoline before 2006) will be banned in several large cities, such as Paris and Lyon, with restrictive time slots varying depending on the city. In Strasbourg, a postponement until 2027 is envisaged thanks to an improvement in air quality. This measure will affect nearly 8 million vehiclesor around 21% of the French automobile fleet.
Speed limit, traffic, interfile, reserved lanes
Be careful, this year we're slowing down! From January 1, 2025, numerous changes will impact traffic in Paris as elsewhere in France. Speed, ZFE, interfile, we take stock of what is changing vehicle circulation at the start of the year.
Simplification of transport pricing in Île-de-France
In Île-de-France, transport pricing will be simplified. A single ticket at €2.50 will allow travel on the metro, RER and Transilien networks, whatever the route. A Navigo day pass at €12 will be introduced, while the Liberty+ Pass will see its price increase to €1.99 per journey for metros and trains. These adjustments aim to simplify access to transport and harmonize costs for users.
Reinforced technical inspection for vehicles
The technical inspection evolves to meet environmental and technical challenges. The new procedures will include more efficient devices to detect fraud, in particular manipulation of anti-pollution systems such as particle filters. Safety checks, such as those of brakes, suspensions and belts, will also be reinforced. These changes could lead to an increase in the cost of technical inspection, although no official announcement has been made on this subject.
Reforms in real estate and Airbnb-type rental housing
Several changes are impacting the real estate sector. MaPrimeRenov'the flagship aid for energy renovation, will see its budgetary envelope reduced, targeting only major works. The tax system Pinelsupporting rental investment, will end with no replacement planned, which could slow down construction in stressed areas. Adopted on November 7, 2024 after more than two years of debate, the Le Meur law, nicknamed the “anti-Airbnb law”, aims to regulate the rental of furnished tourist accommodation. Faced with a development deemed uncontrolled by this type of rental, the text intends to meet the needs of French people seeking permanent housing and limit the abuse of platforms such as Airbnb. Ban on renting thermal strainers, more power for municipalities and new obligations for owners are on the program.
New health record and compulsory medical examinations
A new health record will be deployed, with pages dedicated to the prevention of screen use to protect the mental health of young people. Mandatory medical examinations for children will change: a new examination will be added at 7 years of age, while the one carried out before the end of the first month will be removed. These modifications aim to better monitor the physical and psychological development of children, as well as to strengthen screening for neurodevelopmental disorders.
The reform of the RSA
From January 1, 2025, the Active Solidarity Income (RSA) will undergo significant changes aimed at strengthening the professional integration of beneficiaries. From now on, beneficiaries will have to devote 15 hours per week integration activities, such as training, internships or company immersions, in order to encourage their return to employment. This reform, tested since 2023 in several departments, will be generalized throughout France. In addition, all RSA beneficiaries will be automatically enrolled in France Workthus replacing Pôle Emploi, for personalized and intensive support. Sanctions, which can go as far as suspension of the allocation, are provided for in the event of non-compliance with commitments. These measures aim to achieve the full employment objective set by the government.
Reform of unemployment insurance and employment of seniors
The rules ofunemployment insurance are evolving, particularly for cross-border workers and seniors. Benefits for unemployed cross-border workers working in Switzerland, Germany, Belgium or Luxembourg will be recalculated downwards, on stricter bases. Seniors will benefit from new age limits for extended compensation: 55 years for 22.5 months et 57 years for 27 months. In addition, measures aimed at encouragingemployment of seniors include specific contracts and improved access to progressive retirementseven if the latter remain conditional on the agreement of the employer.
What changes in January 2025:
Speed limit, interfile, traffic, reserved lanes: what changes in January 2025
Be careful, this year we're slowing down! From January 1, 2025, numerous changes will impact traffic in Paris as elsewhere in France. Speed, ZFE, interfile, we take stock of what is changing vehicle circulation at the start of the year. [Lire la suite]
Why will the town of Pierrefitte-sur-Seine disappear on January 1, 2025?
This January 1, 2025, the town of Pierrefitte-sur-Seine and its 31,000 inhabitants will officially disappear from Seine-Saint-Denis. Obviously, it is only the name of the municipality which says goodbye, to integrate another. Find out why! [Lire la suite]
Paris is tightening its regulations on tourist rentals like Airbnb, which is changing!
The City of Paris is taking a new step in the regulation of tourist rentals. From January 1, 2025, main residences can no longer be rented for more than 90 days per year, compared to 120 currently. This tightening is accompanied by a strengthening of controls and sanctions against fraudulent rentals. [Lire la suite]
Transport in Paris and Île-de-France: prices and new features, what changes in 2025
From January 1, 2025, public transport in Île-de-France is evolving with new prices and major changes to the network. Between fare simplification, line extensions and major projects like the Grand Paris Express, let's discover together what awaits us in 2025. [Lire la suite]
Increase in the price of the Navigo and Imagine R Pass in January 2025: what you need to know
The price change for the monthly Navigo Pass is confirmed and will increase by 2.8% from January 2025, from €86.40 to €88.80. This increase, confirmed this Wednesday, December 11, is part of a financial agreement between Île-de-France Mobilités and the government providing for regular increases until 2031. This is also the case for the Imagine R Card, we are doing the point. [Lire la suite]
All Paris gaming clubs threatened with closure on January 1, 2025
This is an unexpected consequence of the Barnier government's censorship: Paris' gaming clubs could all close their doors on January 1, 2025. [Lire la suite]
Single Metro-Train-RER ticket for €2.50: everything you need to know before the change on January 1st
From January 1, 2025, a single ticket priced at €2.50 will replace the current prices for all metro, RER and regional train journeys in Paris and Île-de-France, regardless of the number of zones crossed. This new tariff simplifies the system by reducing the numerous existing combinations, making transport more accessible and understandable. Will old tickets still be usable? How to pay the least? We take stock. Airport tickets [Lire la suite]
ZFE: Crit'Air 3 vehicles banned in Paris and the inner suburbs from January 2025
It is confirmed, from January 1, 2025, vehicles classified Crit'Air 3 will no longer be able to circulate in Paris and the inner suburbs (i.e. in 79 municipalities) due to the establishment of the Low Emission Zone (ZFE) of Greater Paris; [Lire la suite]
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