New Unemployment Benefit Rules for Cross-Border Workers in France – The Connexion – EUROP INFO

The constant changes in the regulation of unemployment insurance trap the unemployed. Worse, "they sometimes produce inverse effects to the good intentions!" alerts Jean-Louis Walter, the mediator of France Travail, in his report published this morning. Sus à la paperworke sous, à France Travail also!

On 26 March 2025, the official figures of the Ministry of Labour and DARES reveal a 2% increase in the number of jobseekers in category A in February, bringing their total to 3.45 million. At first glance, this development could be interpreted as a new blow to the French economy. Yet, to look at it more closely, this rise in unemployment is not so much due to a massive destruction of jobs as to administrative adjustments that had hitherto been p…

New Unemployment Benefit Rules for Cross-Border Workers in France – The Connexion – EUROP INFO

New unemployment benefit rules for cross-border workers in France have been introduced, aiming to streamline access and eligibility. The changes impact individuals working across borders, providing clearer guidelines and support for those affected by job loss.

05:20 Federal plans to reform unemployment benefits could mean the end of the artist's status, L'Echo has learned. Nearly 8,000 people would be affected.

New Changes to Unemployment Benefits in France: 6 Key Updates Effective April 1st

Significant updates to unemployment compensation will be implemented on April 1. Changes include a revised compensation duration, with benefits now set at 30 days per month. Eligibility for extended compensation for senior beneficiaries has been adjusted, raising the age limits. Additionally, seasonal workers face reduced work duration requirements for benefits, and all unemployed individuals aged […]