The annual French HIV/AIDS prevention campaign, usually held in December to coincide with World AIDS Day on December 1st, has sparked debate after the government decided not to hold it in 2026. Socialist deputy Arthur Delaporte, who leads the HIV/AIDS study group in the National Assembly, called the decision to cancel the campaign "incomprehensible." He urged Health Minister Stéphanie Rist to reconsider the move, emphasizing the importance of the event, which is typically organized by Santé publique France, the country's public health agency. A coalition of organizations has also raised concerns, linking the cancellation to budget cuts and questioning the government's dedication to HIV prevention. In a letter, the organizations expressed disappointment, with Anaïs Saint-Gal of Sidaction describing the cancellation as a "particularly worrying signal" about the government's priorities. However, Gregory Emery, the director general of health, denied that the campaign had been canceled, clarifying that it had not been produced and that the government had to choose which campaigns to prioritize. Emery pointed out that France has a comprehensive public policy on HIV, including a new sexual health strategy covering 2026–2030, and that digital tools and local outreach programs are sufficient for effective prevention. Health Minister Stéphanie Rist assured Delaporte that the campaign will proceed as usual in December, reiterating the government's commitment to fighting HIV and its goal of eliminating transmission by 2030. Delaporte acknowledged this commitment but highlighted that the government had cut funding for international organizations by a third this year, raising concerns about the impact on global health efforts. The National Assembly's study groups, of which there are around sixty, allow deputies to focus on specific issues. The HIV/AIDS study group was not initially scheduled for 2024 but was reinstated after several deputies, including Brigitte Liso—who led the group from 2022 to 2024—expressed dissatisfaction with its absence.