France is considering limiting the tax allowance granted to retirees to 3,000 euros, according to 20 Minutes. The measure is being weighed as part of the country's 2027 budget, the outlet reported on Saturday.
The proposal would place a ceiling on the abattement, a deduction that reduces the taxable income of pensioners. Le Figaro also reported that the allowance should be capped at 3,000 euros.
The discussion comes amid a broader budget effort that touches several areas of retiree income. Le Monde reports that the government is looking at freezing basic pensions for retirees receiving at least 2,034 euros per month.
Coverage of the budget has pointed to wider fiscal pressure. Les Echos reported that taxes are set to rise and that debt will climb under the 2027 plan. Le Parisien described what it called a "belt and braces" operation by Lecornu on the budget, reporting that a tougher approach had been necessary.
The details remain under discussion, and the reporting so far does not specify how many households would be affected by a 3,000-euro cap or when it would take effect.
What to watch next: whether the government confirms the 3,000-euro ceiling and the pension freeze when the 2027 budget is formally presented.