Legislative Elections
Sébastien Lecornu renounces article 49.3 and suspends retirement reform
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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced on October 14 the renunciation of article 49.3 and the suspension of the retirement reform until 2027. This decision aims to ease tensions with the Socialist Party and avoid a motion of censure. It comes amid a political crisis marked by unstable governments since 2022.