Eleven months have passed, and the twelfth is beginning:2025 is already coming to an end. However, this end can also be synonymous with renewal. Every month in France, new economic, social, political, or environmental measures are put in place and activated. Increases in the minimum wage, measures to combat climate change, changes in electricity or gasoline prices, aid to the most disadvantaged... These changes can take many forms.
There is a lot going on inthe news, and it is easy to miss certain information. To help you stay up to date with these developments in France, here is a summary of the measures that will come into effect in the country on December 1, 2025.
Based on official announcements, this page provides information on all the changes that could affect your daily life in the coming days and weeks. At the local and national levels , various economic and social measures are expected during the last month of the year. To stay up to date with the latest news, find out what to expect from January 1, 2026.
As every year, several million French people will receive financial assistance during the holiday season. The Christmas bonus will be paid from December 16, 2025, to people who received RSA, ASS, or AER benefits in November or December of this year. The amount of the bonus has not yet been specified, but it is expected to be the same as in 2024.
Reform of the CMG allowance for households where children alternate between two residences
The childcare allowance is a benefit that helps pay for childcare for children under 6 (childminder or home childcare worker). From December 1, 2025, this allowance will be paid to both parents of the child in cases of shared custody. Parents who already receive the CMG do not need to take any action following this reform. Those who did not receive financial assistance must submit an application to the CAF.
Pre-registration opens on Parcoursup
On December 17, pre-registration for the first year of higher education opens. This first phase allows students to explore the courses available in 2026. Registration officially opens in January.
Reimbursement for wheelchairs
The various types of eligible wheelchairs will be fully covered by health insurance starting December 1, 2025. Users should also see a simplification of the administrative process for accessing these wheelchairs.
Geminids: the best days to observe this beautiful meteor shower in December
A beautiful shower of shooting stars will be visible before Christmas in the French sky during the nights of December 4 to 20, 2025, but with a peak around the 13th. Get ready to admire the beauty of this starry sky, the last of the year! [Read more]
