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- France has suspended the planned retirement-age increase from 62 to 64 until after the 2027 presidential election.
- Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced the pause to ease tensions and seek cross-party support amid protests.
- The measure imposes costs of €400 million in 2026 and €1.8 billion in 2027.
- The move is a retreat from President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform agenda, aiming to stabilize the system and avoid burden on younger workers.
