The Council of State, France's highest administrative court, has rejected requests to annul a decree that permits the suspension and reduction of unemployment benefits and RSA (Revenue de Solidarité Active) payments for individuals who fail to meet their obligations under an "engagement contract." This policy, known as the "suspension-remobilization" decree, allows for the temporary suspension or reduction of benefits by at least 30%, and up to the full amount, for a period of one to two months—up to four months in cases of repeated failure. These penalties also apply to RSA recipients, who have been automatically registered with France Travail, the national employment agency, since January 2025. Several organizations, including the League for Human Rights (LDH), Emmaüs, Catholic Charities, and major labor unions such as CFDT, CGT, Unsa, Solidaires, and FSU, had sought the annulment of the decree. They argued the measures were "unfair, ineffective, and contrary to the law," and decided to collectively challenge the government in court. However, the Council of State ruled against these requests, stating that the decree did not breach legal principles. The LDH raised concerns that suspending or canceling RSA payments could leave individuals with insufficient means to live, violating the constitutional principle of human dignity. The court, however, noted that the reduction of only up to 30% of benefits did not breach the principle of necessary and individualized penalties. The court also dismissed arguments that the ten-day deadline for contesting a suspension was too short, stating that individuals could submit written objections or request to be heard, even with assistance from a chosen companion. While the "suspension-remobilization" decree has led to a notable drop in administrative removals by France Travail, this does not indicate a decrease in the number of sanctions imposed. Instead, the number of unemployed individuals being checked has risen significantly, suggesting a more active enforcement of the new rules.