the 2024 budget definitively adopted after the rejection of the motion of censure tabled by the left

The Social Security budget for the year 2024 was definitively adopted on Monday December 4 by Parliament, after the rejection in the National Assembly of a motion of censure against the government. The motion carried by several left-wing groups including La France insoumise and the Democratic and Republican Left only received 108 votes, out of the 289 required.

This latest use of article 49.3, Elisabeth Borne’s 20th since she became head of government, once again made it possible to pass this budgetary text without a vote. “This is the only solution to avoid blocking our institutions and our country”the Prime Minister defended herself on November 29 regarding the use of 49.3, criticizing “overplayed indignations” oppositions.

New features among the measures

The Social Security deficit is larger than expected in the latest financing law presented in April. It is estimated at 8.7 billion euros in 2023, then 10.5 billion in 2024. The accounts are weighed down in particular by the increase in Health Insurance expenditure. To achieve its objectives, the government plans to find 3.5 billion in savings in hospital spending, health products, community care, or even by establishing greater “accountability” professionals and patients.

To fight against social security contribution fraud, the government wants to tackle the “under-declaration” of turnover of micro-entrepreneurs employed by digital platforms, a shortfall estimated at 800 million euros. By 2027, the platforms will have to collect these contributions directly.