# Livret A: debates on the cap and announced rate hike > On October 29, 2026, La France insoumise proposes raising the Livret A cap to 30,000 euros, a measure debated in light of public debt and deficit. On November 3, the cap increase is announced for February 1, 2027, with a range between 25,000 and 30,000 euros. On November 5, an economic op-ed criticizes this proposal, estimating it is not the solution. On November 8, analyses multiply on French savings, its possible role for public accounts and the future of the cap. On November 10, it is indicated that the Livret A rate could rise from 1.7% to 2.8% in February due to inflation, while 58 million French people hold this investment. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 5 events nationwide, followed from 29 October 2026 to 10 November 2026. 66 articles from 28 sources (economy); last updated on 10 November 2026 at 17:55. - Status: ongoing - Category: Economy - Place: Nationwide - First detected: 29 October 2026 at 10:34 - Updated: 10 November 2026 at 17:55 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/334-livret-a-debates-on-the-cap-and-announced-rate-hike ## 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 cap increase, but differ in angle: the left emphasizes the purposes (nuclear, climate, social housing) and criticisms regarding debt, the center prioritizes practical questions for savers and the debate, the right highlights the rate, savings in service of public accounts, and banking reservations. **Common ground** - The Livret A cap, currently at 22,950 euros, will be raised in February 2027 within a range of 25,000 to 30,000 euros - The announcement was made by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on November 3 - The Livret A interest rate will also be revised at the same deadline - The measure aims to further mobilize French savings **Differences** - The left emphasizes nuclear financing, climate adaptation and social housing, an angle rarely present on the right - The right insists on the inflation-driven rate hike and on savings to the rescue of public accounts, an angle absent on the left - The center develops interest calculations and the possible effect on household consumption, little covered elsewhere - Criticisms about the worsening of public debt and the gap with long-term orientation appear mainly on the left ## 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. 2 sources, 3 articles · Nationwide --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Livret A: debates on the cap and announced rate hike”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/334-livret-a-debates-on-the-cap-and-announced-rate-hike Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology