"The Most Affected Are Those with Three Children or More": Large Families, Big Losers of the 2026 Budget

Large families in France, particularly those with three or more children, are facing a disproportionate reduction in their living standards due to measures within the 2026 finance law. A report by the Public Policy Institute (IPP) indicates that these households, representing 14% of the population and often with lower incomes, are the hardest hit by the budget's social and fiscal adjustments.

The most significant impact stems from the government's decision to raise the age at which family allowances are increased from 14 to 18 years. This change directly affects households with multiple children, leading to an average decrease in living standards of 0.4% for couples and a more substantial 1.3% for single-parent families.

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The most affected are households with three children or more, who represent 14% of the population and are more represented at the lower end of the income distribution.

While large families were largely absent from the budget debates, the IPP report highlights them as the "big losers" of this year's financial legislation. The savings generated for public finances are estimated at €300 million annually, a figure directly linked to the reduced support for these families.

The report underscores a trend where budget economies disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. The extension of the family allowance age threshold, while presented as a fiscal measure, has a tangible negative effect on the economic well-being of families with numerous children in France.

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They record an average decrease in living standards of 0.4% for couples and 1.3% for single-parent families, mainly due to the reduction in family allowances.