French departments are in turmoil over the government's proposed budget cuts for 2025, which threaten to significantly reduce their financial resources.

The right and center-led departments have announced plans to suspend the payment of the Revenu de Solidarité Active (RSA) and stop supporting new unaccompanied minors if the government does not reverse these cuts.

This drastic measure is a response to the planned budgetary reductions that would see departments losing a substantial portion of their funding, particularly affecting social services.

Meanwhile, left-leaning departments are also preparing to mobilize against the cuts, highlighting the potential negative impacts on vulnerable populations, including the elderly and children.

The proposed budget aims to save 5 billion euros, with departments bearing a significant portion of this burden.

Local leaders are concerned about the sustainability of essential services and the broader implications for community welfare.