The French government has proposed ending the practice of sending voting ballots directly to voters’ homes for legislative elections as part of the 2027 budget plan. This change is framed as a cost-saving measure. Until now, voters received both the candidates' statements of intent and a voting ballot for each candidate shortly before the first round of elections. However, this practice could soon be replaced by the proposed reforms. The government claims that distributing voting ballots provides "low added value" compared to the financial, logistical, and environmental costs involved. It argues that the information provided through the ballots is minimal, as voters already receive the statements of intent, which include the candidate's name. The government also highlights that several neighboring countries have already stopped this practice. Voting ballots will still be available at polling stations on election day, as well as online and at town halls. The candidates' statements of intent will continue to be sent to voters. For French citizens living abroad, the budget proposal includes ending the delivery of all electoral materials—such as circulars and voting ballots—to their homes. These materials will remain accessible online and through diplomatic and consular offices. The government also plans to eliminate mail-in voting for French citizens living outside France, a method that has not been used domestically since 1975. During the 2022 legislative elections, mail-in voting accounted for less than 1% of all votes. The government considers it "opportune" to remove this method due to its "disadvantages." As with all proposals in the 2027 finance bill, these changes will be debated in Parliament and must be approved to be implemented.