Major Changes Taking Affect September 1, 2025: From Taxes to Scholarships and Healthcare
PARIS – A sweeping set of changes impacting French citizens across healthcare, finances, and education are set to take effect September 1, 2025. These updates range from revised blood donation guidelines and the reopening of a key home renovation aid program to a significant overhaul of income tax calculations for couples and the launch of scholarship applications for the upcoming school year.
Expanded Newborn Screening & Blood Donation Rules
Birth screening in France now covers 16 serious diseases, allowing for early intervention to mitigate symptom severity. Simultaneously, the French blood Establishment (EFS) has updated its donation rules, reducing the deferral period after tattoos, piercings, and certain invasive medical procedures (acupuncture, endoscopy, mesotherapy, etc.) from four to two months.Dental implantology is no longer considered a contraindication for donation.
Home Renovations & Financial Aid
The Maprimerenov program, a financial aid initiative for energy-efficient home renovations, will reopen its application counters on September 30, 2025, after a period of suspension due to high demand and reported issues.The relaunch will primarily focus on “magnitude” renovations – projects delivering significant energy performance improvements – while some isolated, less strategic works will remain ineligible for assistance.
Education & Scholarships
Applications for college and high school scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year open September 1st and will be accepted thru October 16th. scholarship amounts vary based on annual income and the number of dependent children, ranging from €120 to €516 for college students and €495 to €1,053 for high school students.
Tax System Overhaul for Couples
A major shift in income tax calculations for married or PACS couples takes effect. The default system moves from a “household rate” – a single rate applied to combined income – to individualized rates, where each spouse pays tax based on their individual earnings. Couples who prefer to retain the previous system must explicitly request it.
