France implements pension, tax, and real estate updates

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France is implementing several economic and administrative changes affecting citizens. Regarding pensions, the Commission des comptes de la Sécurité sociale projects a 1.6% increase for basic pensions on January 1, 2027, based on smoothed inflation. Additionally, Agirc-Arrco pension adjustments are expected to be processed automatically, though retirees should monitor their accounts for administrative discrepancies.

In taxation, September 2026 marks key dates for French taxpayers: the update of withholding tax rates based on 2026 declarations and the release of 2026 property tax notices. Property tax assessments have seen a 0.8% increase due to rising cadastral rental values.

Other notable updates include the creation of the Établissement public immobilier et foncier de l'État (EPIFE) on January 1, 2027, to manage the state's 97 million square meters of real estate. In the automotive sector, a study by Leboncoin indicates that electric vehicles lose an average of 59% of their value over five years. Finally, new regulations effective August 27, 2026, require fuel pumps to display a specific notice if the fuel contains metallic additives.