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France Suspends Pension Reform Ahead of 2027 Election

10/16/2025

Summary

Story summary

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu suspended the pension reform, raising the retirement age from 62 to 64, until after the 2027 presidential election.
The move seeks support from the Socialist Party to avoid two no-confidence votes.
The Socialist Party welcomed the suspension, saying it would not back motions from France Unbowed or National Rally.
The government now faces the challenge of passing a budget amid ongoing protests against austerity measures.

History

Historical Context

France's pension reform history includes significant changes, notably in 2010 when President Nicolas Sarkozy raised the retirement age from 60 to 62, sparking widespread protests. In 2023, Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne's government faced similar backlash after raising the age to 64, reflecting ongoing tensions between fiscal policy and public sentiment, with over one million protesting nationwide on January 19.

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Story summary

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu suspended the pension reform, raising the retirement age from 62 to 64, until after the 2027 presidential election.
The move seeks support from the Socialist Party to avoid two no-confidence votes.
The Socialist Party welcomed the suspension, saying it would not back motions from France Unbowed or National Rally.
The government now faces the challenge of passing a budget amid ongoing protests against austerity measures.

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