The French government has released an assessment of social dialogue in the country, highlighting progress in wage negotiations across several sectors. The report, presented by the Ministry of Labour, indicates an increase in the number of company-level agreements signed in 2025 compared to previous years.
However, the government's broader labor reform agenda, including proposed changes to unemployment insurance and the use of referendum procedures for company agreements, continues to face significant opposition from major trade unions. Unions have criticized the reforms as undermining collective bargaining and workers' rights.
Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has reaffirmed the government's commitment to social dialogue while defending the necessity of its reform program to boost employment and economic competitiveness. The political context remains tense, with unions planning further actions to protest the proposed measures.
