The French Senate has approved an amendment to establish a second unpaid workday annually to finance the autonomy branch of Social Security. This proposal, aimed at generating approximately 2.5 billion euros to support the care of the elderly and disabled, faces significant opposition and uncertain future due to a negative government stance and dissent from left-wing senators. The amendment, proposed by centrist senator Élisabeth Doineau, seeks to double the unpaid working hours from seven to fourteen. Its final approval remains doubtful amid political tensions.