France needs a new intergenerational pact, argues Le Grand Continent (legrandcontinent.eu)

• PISA math: from 7th to 20th place, 43-point drop since 2000
• Pension spending share rose 20%, education/research fell 15% (1995-2025)
• Proposed: 60 bn euro tax shift from CSG to VAT
• Baby bonds: 10,000 euros per child, to complement pensions
• Fertility rate 1.56; desired children 2.3 per household

"An analysis piece published by Le Grand Continent on June 4, 2026 argues that France requires a new intergenerational pact to address declining educational standards, rising pension costs, falling birth rates, and wage stagnation. Using data from INSEE, PISA, and OECD, the article proposes reforms including smaller class sizes, a shift of 60 billion euros from payroll taxes to VAT, universal baby bonds, and family policy overhaul. The piece positions these issues as central to the 2027 presidential election."