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France: National Assembly rejects pet sterilization tax credit
In France, a legislative proposal to incentivize pet sterilization has been rejected. During the examination of the 2026 finance bill, National Assembly deputy Béatrice Roullaud of the Rassemblement National party submitted amendment I-1747. The amendment sought to establish a tax credit covering 50% of sterilization costs for dogs and cats, with a cap of 150 euros per animal. The proposal was intended to reduce the burden on animal shelters and municipalities by preventing unplanned litters. However, the National Assembly rejected the amendment on October 25, 2025.
On a local level, the municipality of Le Thillot in the Vosges region has initiated a census of stray cats to combat population growth. Working with the association La Seconde Chance, the town aims to trap, identify, and sterilize stray animals. Once sterilized, the cats are either released as 'free cats' or made available for adoption, depending on their sociability.
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Béatrice Roullaud · La Seconde Chance · Le Thillot · National Assembly · Rassemblement National
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The French National Assembly rejected the proposed tax credit amendment on October 25, 2025. charolais-news.com · montceau-news.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The municipality of Le Thillot launched a census of stray cats in July to manage feline proliferation. www.vosgesmatin.fr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The amendment I-1747 would have provided a tax credit equal to 50% of sterilization costs, capped at 150 euros per animal. charolais-news.com · montceau-news.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Proposed an amendment to create a tax credit for the sterilization of dogs and cats. charolais-news.com · montceau-news.com