Month after month, announcements follow and things change. Throughout the year, laws, measures, restrictions and decrees come into force in France, directly impacting the daily lives of the French. So every month brings its share of new developments and issues, and sometimes it can be hard to keep up with the flow of information.
To help you, we prepare a monthly roundup of what's changing so you can get ready. Whether it's economic, social, environmental, transport, traffic, health,education and much more, we take stock of what's in store, whether it's regional in Ile-de-France ornational.
As spring sets in, it's time for April. In this season of renewal, new measures and reassessments are also expected in April 2025 in Paris and the Île-de-France region. So, what's changing this month? Here are the announcements that could have an impact on your daily life:
Several social benefits have been revised upwards, with a 1.9% increase:
Revenu de Solidarité Active (RSA): a single person will see this benefit increase by 12.08€ (647.79€ per month vs. 635.71€ previously)
Allocation Familiale (BMAF): the monthly basis for calculation has been increased by 8.86€ (475.30€ per month vs. 466.44€ previously)
Allocation aux Adultes Handicapés (AAH): the monthly basis for calculation has been increased by 19.30€ (1035.35€ per month vs. 1016.05€ previously): has seen its monthly calculation base increased by €19.30 (€1035.35 per month, compared with €1016.05 previously)
The Prime d'Activité benefit is also affected by this increase.
Grand Palais Ephémère in Paris: dismantling delayed until April at the latest
Despite the reopening of the Grand Palais, the Grand Palais Ephémère still stands on the Champs de Mars. Initially scheduled for the end of November, the structure is due to be dismantled by April 2025. [Read more]
