In mid-July 2025, French Prime Minister François Bayrou unveiled a plan aimed at curbing public spending and addressing what he described as the 'derailing of sick leave' policies.

A significant aspect of Bayrou's initiative focuses on daily allowances provided by Health Insurance, which amounted to 17 billion euros in 2023, raising alarms about the financial viability of the healthcare system.

General practitioners (GPs) in France are voicing their frustration over being blamed for the rising public health costs, particularly regarding accusations of over-prescribing sick leave.

Loïc Danzel d’Aumont, a GP from Puget-Ville, has openly criticized government statements that imply doctors are the primary culprits behind escalating healthcare expenses.

Despite their efforts to closely monitor prescriptions, GPs contend that they are unfairly held accountable for a healthcare system that they believe is overwhelmed and beyond their control.