France Cuts Ex-Premier Benefits by €500,000 Annually

France has reduced state funding for former prime ministers' benefits by €500,000 per year, according to a government budget document obtained by POLITICO. The reduction comes after benefits had increased in 2025, marking the first significant cut to these entitlements in recent years.

Byte's take

Austerity starts at home: France just cut ex-PM perks by €500k annually, signaling it means business on deficit reduction. The move reflects Brussels' tightening grip on member-state spending as Paris scrambles to meet EU fiscal rules.