At the beginning of each month, it's time to take stock of the changes to come. And with good reason: throughout the year, new measures come into force, impacting our daily lives. Sometimes they sound like bad news, weighing more heavily on our budget. Sometimes it's a relief for our wallets. From new energy prices and higher welfare benefits, to new traffic regulations and new transport fares, every month brings its own changes.
We take a look at what's about to impact our daily lives inOctober 2025 in Paris, the Ile-de-France region and France as a whole. In this way, you'll be able to prepare yourself, if need be, for the changes that will occur during this autumn period. From health and education to social and economic measures, not forgetting the "marronniers" of the calendar, here's what's changing on the 1st of the month or during the month of October 2025. Please note that this page will be updated as new measures and decrees are announced and confirmed.
Changeover to winter time :
The time change always takes place on the last Sunday in October. This year, it will take place on the night of October 25 to 26, 2025. On Sunday October 26, 2025, at 2 a.m. it will be 3 a.m. and we'll gain an extra hour's sleep. However, the days will be shorter.
October sees the return of Pink October, a national campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer screening. This worldwide movement aims to raise awareness of breast cancer prevention and screening. In Paris, this event takes on a special dimension with numerous initiatives aimed at informing the public, supporting research and encouraging women to adopt preventive behaviors.
Exceptional €1,000 bonus for the purchase of an electric vehicle
An additional €1,000 grant is available for the purchase of an electric vehicle assembled in Europe and fitted with a European battery from October 1, 2025. This is in addition to the "Coup de Pouce Véhicules Particuliers Électriques" bonus. This brings the total amount of aid to a maximum of €5,200 for eligible vehicles. The list will be published by ADEME.
Electric cars: how do you get a €1,000 bonus with a European battery?
The French government has announced an additional bonus of 1,000 euros for the purchase of an electric car equipped with a European battery from October 1, 2025. This aid is in addition to the existing ecological bonus. [Read more]
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