The French government introduced a minimum wage increase starting in December amid weeks of protests over the cost of living, wages and public services. However, unions say the increase falls far short of what workers need.
￭ On November 9, Prime Minister Sebastien LeCorneau announced a 1.6% increase in the minimum wage, bringing the net monthly wage from €1,478 to €1,502, just €24 more per month, according to the French government.
￭ The increase, originally planned for January 2027, will take effect on December 1, 2026.
￭ The CGT trade union claimed that the 0.6% increase is a small difference beyond the automatic inflation adjustment, which amounts to only an extra 8 euros per month, declaring: "8 euros more per month: the numbers just don't add up! ".