France, a land of welcome for many Algerian retirees, recently announced the implementation of two radical measures aimed at strengthening controls and securing retirement pensions. These new policies, presented by Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, are part of a vast plan to combat tax, social, and customs fraud.
Since the launch of this plan in May 2023, Pension Insurance has detected nearly 200 million euros in damage, thus underlining the crucial importance of these measures to guarantee the integrity of the retirement system. With more than 15 million retirees receiving basic pensions, it is imperative to protect funds allocated to these essential benefits.
France, a land of welcome for many Algerian retirees, recently announced the implementation of two radical measures aimed at strengthening controls and securing retirement pensions. These new policies, presented by Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, are part of a vast plan to combat tax, social, and customs fraud.
Since the launch of this plan in May 2023, Pension Insurance has detected nearly 200 million euros in damage, thus underlining the crucial importance of these measures to guarantee the integrity of the retirement system. With more than 15 million retirees receiving basic pensions, it is imperative to protect funds allocated to these essential benefits.
Another initiative is to extend checks to centenarians. After a successful experience in Algeria, where 1,000 retirees over the age of 98 were summoned, the government plans to extend these controls to those over 85 by 2027 in countries where civil status exchanges with France are limited. These controls will be carried out by trusted third parties, such as banking networks or local administrations, to guarantee their impartiality.
At the same time, the French government is putting in place measures to facilitate access to bank accounts. By the end of June, Retirement Insurance will have access to the French bank account file (Ficoba), thus making it possible to check retirees’ bank details in real-time. This initiative aims to ensure that pensions are paid to the correct recipients, thereby increasing the transparency and security of transactions.
Concretely, these measures result in physical summons of retirees to check their identity documents, as well as rigorous checks of banking information. In the event of non-compliance or absence from appointments, pension payments may be suspended, ensuring responsible management of public funds.
Ultimately, the recent retirement pension reforms for Algerians in France demonstrate the French government’s commitment to fighting fraud while guaranteeing the protection of beneficiaries. While these measures represent an important step in the right direction, they must be implemented fairly and sensitive to the needs of retirees. Ultimately, the aim is to ensure that funds allocated to retirement pensions are used efficiently and fairly, thereby ensuring the sustainability of the French pension system while preserving the dignity and well-being of beneficiaries.
