Retirement Reform
Lecornu's government fate hangs on retirement reform concessions
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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.
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.
Sébastien Lecornu concludes mission to avoid dissolution
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Resigned Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu stated on France 2 Wednesday evening that his 48-hour mission, assigned by Emmanuel Macron to resolve the political crisis, has ended. He asserted a path exists without dissolving the National Assembly and a new prime minister will be appointed within 48 hours. The Élysée confirmed this imminent appointment, highlighting a majority against dissolution and a platform to pass the budget by December's end.
Labor minister opens door to alternative retirement systems
Labor Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou stated that alternative retirement systems are possible, following Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's proposal to suspend the 2023 reform until the 2027 presidential election. New discussions with social partners will address the entire system. Farandou mentions options like a points-based system or capitalization.
Édouard Philippe opposes suspension of retirement reform
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Horizons leader Édouard Philippe is spearheading opposition to Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's suspension of the retirement reform. Despite internal party divisions, he rejects censuring the government or participating without guarantees on pensions. His vice-president, Christelle Morançais, however, calls for censuring the executive.