# France remains Europe's champion in social spending

> According to a Drees study, social benefits amount to around 900 billion euros per year in France, mainly for old age and health.

**In brief**: Economy event (severity: low) nationwide, first detected on 27 October 2026 at 18:45. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 27 October 2026 at 18:45.

- Category: Economy
- Severity: Low
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 27 October 2026 at 18:45
- Updated: 27 October 2026 at 18:45
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/2263-france-remains-europe-s-champion-in-social-spending

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Pensions de retraite, santé… La France toujours championne d’Europe des dépenses sociales](https://www.lefigaro.fr/conjoncture/pensions-de-retraite-sante-la-france-toujours-championne-d-europe-des-depenses-sociales-20261027) — Le Figaro, 27 October 2026 at 18:45

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