# Debate on raising the Livret A ceiling > On 29 October 2026, La France insoumise proposes to raise the Livret A ceiling to 30,000 euros, a measure debated in light of public debt and deficit. On 3 November, the raising of the ceiling is announced for 1 February 2027, with a range between 25,000 and 30,000 euros. On 5 November, an economic commentary criticizes this increase, estimating it is not the solution. On 8 November, analyses multiply on French savings, its possible role for public accounts and the future of the Livret A ceiling. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 5 events nationwide, followed from 29 October 2026 to 10 November 2026. 64 articles from 28 sources (economy); last updated on 10 November 2026 at 05:34. - Status: ongoing - Category: Economy - Place: Nationwide - First detected: 29 October 2026 at 10:34 - Updated: 10 November 2026 at 05:34 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/334-debate-on-raising-the-livret-a-ceiling ## Reported figures - 30 000 euros - 25 000 euros - 22 950 € - 22.900 euros - 30.000 euros ## Coverage angles The three sides cover the announcement of the Livret A ceiling increase, but with distinct angles: the left insists on criticism and budgetary consequences, the center on practical questions and the debate, the right on mobilizing savings and economic aspects. **Common ground** - The Livret A ceiling will be raised in February 2027, in a range of 25,000 to 30,000 euros, against 22,950 euros currently. - The Livret A interest rate will also be revised upward. - The announcement was made by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on 3 November at the National Assembly. **Differences** - The left emphasizes criticism of public debt risks and the use of the Livret A to finance nuclear power, while the right and center present the measure as a way to mobilize savings. - The center underscores practical questions for savers (interest calculation, impact on consumption), absent from left and right articles. - The left mentions La France insoumise's favorable welcome, a point not raised by the other sides. ## Timeline (5 events) ### 29 October 2026 — [LFI proposes raising Livret A ceiling to 30,000 euros](https://acturadar.com/en/events/3735-lfi-proposes-raising-livret-a-ceiling-to-30-000-euros.md) La France insoumise proposes raising the Livret A ceiling to 30,000 euros, a measure debated in light of public debt and deficit. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 3 November 2026 — [The Livret A cap will be raised on February 1, 2027](https://acturadar.com/en/events/8256-the-livret-a-cap-will-be-raised-on-february-1-2027.md) The cap on the Livret A savings account will be increased, with an announced range between 25,000 and 30,000 euros, starting from February 1, 2027. 28 sources, 58 articles · Nationwide ### 5 November 2026 — [Debate on raising the Livret A ceiling](https://acturadar.com/en/events/10000-debate-on-raising-the-livret-a-ceiling.md) An economic op-ed revisits the proposal to raise the Livret A ceiling, estimating that this measure is not the solution. 3 sources, 3 articles · Nationwide ### 8 November 2026 — [Debate on French savings and their role for public finances](https://acturadar.com/en/events/13534-debate-on-french-savings-and-their-role-for-public-finances.md) Analyses are multiplying regarding the abundant and poorly remunerated savings of the French, their potential contribution to public accounts, and the future of the Livret A cap. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 10 November 2026 — [Livret A rate could rise from 1.7% to 2.8% in February](https://acturadar.com/en/events/14779-livret-a-rate-could-rise-from-1-7-to-2-8-in-february.md) The Livret A rate is set to rise sharply in February, notably due to rising inflation, and could go from 1.7% to 2.8%. 58 million French people hold this investment. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Debate on raising the Livret A ceiling”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/334-debate-on-raising-the-livret-a-ceiling Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology