In a few days, we will have to draw a line under the year 2024 and certain economic measures. Restaurant vouchers, RSA and rental of energy strainers, there will be many new features on January 1st. We take stock of what changes in 2025.
PEL interest rates falling
According to the Official Journal, interest rates on home savings plans are plummeting. The product which should facilitate access to housing for millions of French people shows a drop of half a point, bringing its value to 1.75% compared to 2.25% previously. At the same time, instant transactions will become free between all accounts. From January 9, banks will not be able to plus charge related fees to the speed of the transfer. THE instant transfer becomes free as long as it is done via your bank’s website or its mobile application.
The use of vouchers and regulated meal vouchers
The Barnier government’s censorship has had numerous consequences, and more particularly concerning the exemption on the use of meal vouchers in supermarkets. As it could not be voted on, the exemption expires on December 31. Of the January 1stit will no longer be possible to use these employee benefits for the purchase of any food product. The use of meal vouchers will thus be limited to only consumable products directly. Rice, pasta or condiments will no longer be eligible. Only sandwiches and prepared meals can be paid for with meal voucher cards or the paper version.
G-rated accommodation can no longer be rented
In an effort to combat thermal strainers, the government is taking a new step. From January 1st, G-rated accommodation (determined thanks to the energy performance diagnosis) will not be able to no longer be offered for rental. Apartments and houses that are poorly insulated and consume a lot of energy can no longer be offered for rental. This does not concern homes that are already rented. In 2028 and 2034, housing classified F and E will be affected.
New rise in gas prices
The benchmark Price, published by the Energy Regulatory Commission after the disappearance of regulated gas sales prices, increases in 2025. For average use (cooking and hot water) it will increase from January 1 to 0.146 euros including tax per kilowatt hour. For the heatingthe average price reached 0.118 euros kWh.
A health record that takes into account the use of screens and endometriosis
From January 1, parents will receive a new version of the health record when their child is born. It will include new pages dedicated to topics such as sports practice and screen time. These will mainly consist of recommendations on good practices to adopt. In addition, a section on endometriosis will be added to the notebook, to inform parents about this gynecological disease which affects 10% of menstruating people in the world and who still struggle to be diagnosed in the early years.
The obligatory “universal charger”
From this December 28manufacturers of smartphones, consoles and headphones must use a USB-C port for charging. The European directive promulgated in December 2022 finally comes into force for a majority of portable electronic products. Computers benefit from a reprieve of a few years, they will have to submit to it by April 28, 2026.
Increase in the price of mail and parcels
The post office has announced a review of its price list in 2025, to “cover losses linked to the drop in mail volume and inflation”. Letters as well as Colissimos will increase by several cents. The green letter increases to 1.39 against 1.29 euros previously. The recommended is slowly approaching six euros (5.74 against 5.36). This corresponds to a increase of 6.8% . On the Colissimo side, we will have to count on an increase of 5.2% on all destinations (mainland France, overseas and international).
No more interfiles for two-wheelers
Scooter and motorcycle drivers should stay in the back. From January 1, two wheels will no longer have the right to slip between two vehicles and must respect the same rules as motorists. The practice is considered too dangerous and was due to end in September 2024 before being extended until December under certain conditions.
New rise in tobacco prices
The fight against smoking involves increasing the price of packets of tobacco and industrial cigarettes. It could go up to one euro on packs of 20 cigarettes. Thus, the vast majority of packages will exceed 12.50 euros.
RSA beneficiaries registered with France Travail
All beneficiaries of active solidarity income will be registered from this Wednesday at France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi). Therefore, new beneficiaries will have to communicate with their agency about their situation via an online questionnaire. They may be encouraged to carry out between 15 and 20 hours of activities per week, between training, internships or interviews.
Increase in the Social Security ceiling
In 2025, the monthly Social Security ceiling will be increased. The PASSwhich corresponds to the maximum amount of remuneration or earnings taken into account to calculate social rights, certain contributions and used to define the basis of certain contributions, shows an increase of 1.6%. Over the year, it will amount to 47 100 euros compared to 46,368 euros previously. This measure comes after the increase in the price of classic consultation at the general practitioner. Since December 22, 2024, it has been billed 30 euros compared to 26.50 during the year 2024.
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