Unemployment insurance reform - Shorter benefit duration
From 1 February 2023, the duration of unemployment benefits was reduced by 25% under a counter-cyclical system. This reduction applies when the unemployment rate is below 9%, in accordance with the act of 21 December 2022
Measure originators
A positive amount is revenue or savings for public finances; a negative amount is a cost or lost revenue.
Measure impact
25% reduction in the benefit duration for jobseekers. For example, a person who has contributed for 24 months will receive benefits for only 18 months instead of 24. Counter-cyclical measure: the duration is restored if the unemployment rate exceeds 9%.
Official references
Sources
Procedure timeline
Follow the progress of this fiscal measure through the different stages of the parliamentary procedure.
Joint committee
DĂ©saccord Ă©ventuel
Committee examination
Amendements
Debate and vote
Débat et vote en séance publique à l'Assemblée nationale, ou engagement de la responsabilité du Gouvernement (article 49.3)
Debate and vote
Administrative implementation
Entrée en vigueur de la mesure et mise en œuvre par l'administration
Publication in Official Journal
President of the Republic signature
Publication au Journal officiel
Council of Ministers
Validation interne