Comment by tdr2d

It actually nearly exists in France https://www.caf.fr/allocataires/aides-et-demarches/droits-et... It is called RSA. Any person (in need) who are elligible can claim around ~500 euros of revenue, even more if you have children.

I personnally see a lot of people abusing it and not willing to find themselves a situation, when I pay their salary with huge taxes. It's not so fair for active people who have the ambition to reach a greater comfort than the bear minimum. But, it really makes you feel safe to know that your country will never let someone in need down.