French Assembly
Deputies vote again to suspend pension reform
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On Friday, December 5, 2025, the National Assembly adopted in second reading the suspension of Élisabeth Borne's pension reform, by 162 votes for against 75. This measure, a government concession to the Socialist Party, had been reinstated by the Senate the previous week. The vote paves the way for a potential adoption of the 2026 Social Security budget, but uncertainties remain for the solemn vote on Tuesday, December 9.
The National Assembly adopted on Thursday, December 4, a diluted version of the CSG increase on capital income, excluding several savings products to limit the impact on middle classes. This compromise, presented by Sébastien Lecornu's government, aims to secure Social Security budget revenues while avoiding a parliamentary deadlock. The favorable vote raises hopes for PLFSS approval before year-end.
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The National Assembly adopted a government amendment on November 12 suspending the 2023 pension reform until 2027, with 255 votes in favor and 146 against. This measure, demanded by socialists to avoid censure, divided the left, as Insoumis voted against in favor of full repeal. Debates on the Social Security budget ended at midnight on November 13 without a vote, sending the text to the Senate.
During the examination of the 2026 budget in the National Assembly's finance commission from October 20 to 22, 2025, economic divergences between the Rassemblement National (RN) and Eric Ciotti's allies deepened. Ciotti's deputies promoted an ultra-liberal vision, opposing measures from Marine Le Pen's program. This far-right alliance, formed in June 2024, shows fundamental cracks beyond pensions.