French pesticide victim fund taps reserves as claims top 1,000

France's Pesticide Victims Compensation Fund paid out nearly €26M in 2025, exceeding 1,000 claims for the first time, and its dedicated tax revenue fell short, forcing a draw on reserves. Financial strain could worsen if coverage expands to chlordécone victims, a pending policy decision. This marks a fiscal inflection point for a state compensation scheme, with implications for public health policy and budget planning.