# French pensioners set to feel the pinch under belt-tightening budget

https://mins.news/en/video/83218

- France 24 English, 2026-10-02 09:34 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqwGZOSCtHU

> French pensioners are expected to help balance the government’s finances under the 2027 draft budget unveiled on Thursday. Pensions above 1,260 euros a month would be partly frozen, while the cap on the 10% income-tax deduction would be lowered, drawing mixed reactions from pensioners.

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