Censure Motion
Sébastien Lecornu suspends pension reform to avoid censure
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In his general policy speech to the National Assembly on October 14, 2025, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced the suspension of the pension reform until 2028, a concession to socialists to avert a censure motion. The Socialist Party confirmed it would not censure the government immediately, while right-wing voices voiced opposition. This move aims to stabilize the country and pass a budget by year's end.
Sébastien Lecornu's new government, formed on October 12, faces immediate no-confidence motions from La France Insoumise and the National Rally. The Socialist Party, led by Olivier Faure, demands the suspension of the retirement reform or it will vote to censure. Lecornu is set to deliver his general policy statement to the National Assembly on October 14.