A lot will change for people, workers, and businesses in France in July 2025. These changes will affect daily life and budgets, from the end of protections for energy prices to new rules for workplace safety and changes to financial aid programs.
Here’s a list of what’s coming and what it means for you.
Updates for Customers: Summer Sales Start
Most of mainland France’s summer sales season starts on June 25, 2025, and ends on July 22, 2025. This is a great time for shoppers to find deals and for stores to get rid of old stock quickly.
People should know their rights when they shop, and businesses should make sure they follow the rules.
Summer Sales Schedule
| Event | Dates | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Sales in the summer | June 25 to July 22, 2025 | Consumers get discounts, and retailers get rid of old stock |
End of the EU Online Dispute Resolution Platform
The European platform for resolving online purchase disputes will no longer be available after July 20, 2025.
When there are problems with EU businesses, consumers will have to go to other places, like the European Consumer Centres (CEC), to get help.
Changes in Money
Unemployment Benefits Get a Little Help
Unédic’s board approved a 0.5% increase in unemployment benefits on June 25, which will start on July 1, 2025.
Over two million people will benefit from the increase in the minimum daily allowance from €31.97 to €32.13.
| Good | Old Rate (Every Day) | New Rate (Every Day) | Date of Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Benefits | €31.97 | €32.13 | July 1, 2025 |
The Energy Price Shield Ends
The energy price shield, which limited energy taxes, will end on July 31, 2025.
As normal tax rates come back, this will cause energy bills for homes and businesses to go up. It is very important to plan for this increase in the budget.
New Rate of Interest in Law
For the second half of 2025, the legal interest rate, which is used to figure out late payment penalties, has been changed.
The new rate, which was set by a decree on June 24, starts on July 1, 2025.
Updates on Energy Efficiency
Stop MaPrimeRénov’ for Big Repairs
Starting June 23, 2025, applications for MaPrimeRénov’ funding for major home renovations (“rénovation d’ampleur”) will be put on hold for a while.
This only applies to full renovations, not individual upgrades or renovations to property that is owned by more than one person. The application portal should open again in September.
| Schedule | Status | Projects that were affected | Opening Again |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaPrimeRénov’ | Suspended (Big Changes) | Complete individual projects | September 2025 |
A New Look for Eco-PTZ
Starting on July 1, 2025, the eco-PTZ (zero-interest loan for energy renovations) will have the same eligibility requirements as the MaPrimeRénov and reduced VAT programs.
Homeowners must now show that their major renovations will improve the home’s energy performance by at least two classes on the DPE (energy performance diagnostic) in order to qualify for an eco-PTZ.
This change is meant to make it easier to get money for energy-saving upgrades.
Business Contributions: Update on the Mobility Payment Rate
Starting on July 1, 2025, the rates for the mobility payment, which pays for public transportation, will change. Rates change every six months and depend on where you live.
| Contribution | How Often to Update | Next Update | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payment for Mobility | Every six months (Jan & July) | July 1, 2025 | Pays for public transportation |
Changes at Work
Stronger Protections Against Heatwaves
A May 27 decree says that starting on July 1, 2025, employers will have to follow stricter rules to keep workers safe during heat waves.
Some of the steps are:
- Using work methods that keep you from getting too hot.
- Changing the way work is done and where it is done to lower heat stress.
- Giving people more clean drinking water and the right tools to keep their body temperatures stable.
Costs of New Apprenticeships
Employers will have to pay €750 per contract for apprenticeships at levels 6 and 7 (bachelor’s degree and higher) starting July 1, 2025.
This applies to contracts that are signed on or after this date. The amount of money available will depend on how many training days there are.
| Plan | New Cost | This Applies To | Date of Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprenticeship | €750 for each contract | Levels 6 and 7 (Bac+3 and higher) | July 1, 2025 |
New Sick Leave Paper Form
Starting on July 1, 2025, you will have to use a new secure paper form to let your boss know you’re sick.
To fight fraud, any other format will be turned down.
Two-Factor Authentication for Tax Accounts: A Boost to Digital Security
To get to the “particulier” section on impots.gouv.fr, you need two-factor authentication since June 25, 2025.
In addition to their password, users must enter a six-digit code sent to their email address (the one they registered with the DGFiP). This makes personal and tax data more secure.
| Platform | Safety Measure | More Information | Date of Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| impots.gouv.fr | Authentication with Two Factors | Email code with six digits and a password | June 25, 2025 |
What This Means for You
These changes affect everything from taxes and shopping to workplace safety and energy bills.
People should expect to pay more for energy and take advantage of summer sales, while businesses need to get used to new rules and financial needs.
Being aware and ready will help you get through this busy month of changes.