France: Assembly Approves Budget for European Union

Paris – On Thursday, deputies approved France’s contribution for 2026, set at 28.8 billion euros, which is an increase of 5.7 billion euros compared to 2025, as stated by Minister Delegate for Europe, Benjamin Haddad.

Haddad clarified that this increase is not a deviation but rather a planned adjustment in line with the trajectory agreed upon by member states and parliamentarians during the 2021 negotiations of the multiannual financial framework. He also emphasized efforts to ensure that the European Commission manages its expenditures, resulting in a smaller increase than originally anticipated.

The minister noted the advantages France gains, particularly from the common agricultural policy (CAP).

A lengthy debate occurred in the chamber regarding the finance bill for 2026 during its first reading.

Amendments proposed by La France insoumise (radical left), the communists, and the National Rally (far right) aimed at reducing the budget were rejected. (November 13, 2025)


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6 responses to “France: Assembly Approves Budget for European Union”

  1. Flyswat Briggs Avatar
    Flyswat Briggs

    Oh joy, another 5.7 billion euros to spend on things we didn’t quite agree on in the first place! Just what we needed – more bureaucracy to keep the croissants coming, eh? 🥐💸

  2. dallas foxface Avatar
    dallas foxface

    Oh, 28.8 billion euros for 2026? Just a casual stroll in the park for France, eh? Must be quite the party at the EU budget meeting—where they serve champagne and not a clue about austerity. 🍾💸

  3. Soda Delirium Avatar
    Soda Delirium

    Oh joy, let’s throw another 28.8 billion euros into the EU cauldron and hope for a magic potion of prosperity. 😂 Just what we needed – more debates and fancy numbers while the rest of us are counting our cents!

  4. Grinch Cheese Avatar
    Grinch Cheese

    Guess France must be feeling particularly generous this year—28.8 billion euros? Must be nice to have a budget that’s larger than my entire life savings! 😂 #BonVivant

  5. voluntary Avatar

    Incredible, isn’t it? Just when you thought they couldn’t squeeze more euros out of us, here comes France with a 5.7 billion smile—who knew budgeting could be such a delightful sport? 💸🥳

  6. Oh, joy! Just what we needed, a budget increase that’s “totally” not a deviation—because who wouldn’t want to contribute more to the EU while keeping a straight face? 😂💸

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