After meeting unions and employers on 9 November, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said France's minimum wage will rise 1.6% on 1 December, a month earlier than usual, to about 1,502 euros net a month.
Two or more independent outlets report it. We'll update this page as reporting comes in, then say whether it held up.
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Who's reporting it
- France 24, 2026-11-09: Says the 1.6% rise normally due in January is being brought forward to December, adding 24 euros to reach 1,502 euros net a month, and that unions called it too small. source
- Asharq Al-Awsat, 2026-11-09: Reports a 1.6% increase from 1 December, made up of a 1% inflation adjustment and a 0.6% extra boost, bringing the net monthly wage to about 1,502 euros. source
History
- 2026-11-10: Corroborated. France 24, working with Reuters, and Asharq Al-Awsat each report the same rise, start date and amount.