France: rise in the Smic, free condoms for the youngest ... what changes for 2023

January 1 is often synonymous with the entry into force of tariff reforms or updates in France.

2023 is no exception.

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January 1 is often synonymous with the entry into force of tariff reforms or updates in France.

2023 is no exception to the rule, overview. 

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The 2023 novelties are not always very favorable to the wallets of the French. 

Admittedly, the Smic increases in accordance with the automatic revaluation, set this year at 1.8%.

The minimum wage increases to 1,353 euros net monthly, or 24 euros more per month. 

But the regulated gas tariff has also increased by 15% for individuals and the increase in electricity bills will follow shortly: plus 15% in February.

In both cases, these increases remain limited by the government's tariff shield.

Without this shock absorber, according to the Energy Regulatory Commission, bills would be approximately doubled. 

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Many companies were less protected, so to help them, an “

” intended for SMEs and certain very small businesses (VSEs) comes into force.

This should lower their bills by an average of 20%. 

End of fuel discount

End, moreover, of the general discount of 10 cents per liter of

.

It is replaced by a targeted device.

An indemnity of 100 euros for the 10 million most modest workers who will request it on the tax site.  

In the Paris region, public transport will also be more expensive, the price of the monthly subscription will increase by 12% and go to 84.10 euros.

Note all the same that a product will become completely free for those under 26: condoms in pharmacies. 

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