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Bayrou Poised to Survive Eighth No-Confidence Vote Over Pension Deadlock

RN’s decision not to support the motion ensures the minority government endures through the summer recess.

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Wegen einer ergebnislosen Rentendebatte muss sich der französische Premierminister François Bayrou am Dienstagnachmittag erneut einem Misstrauensvotum stellen, das er aber aller Voraussicht nach überstehen wird.

Overview

  • The Socialist Party brought the vote after months of “taboo-free” talks failed to win agreement on rolling back the 2023 pension reform that raised retirement age to 64.
  • Rassemblement National abstained to protect its parliamentary position and shield Marine Le Pen’s seat as she faces a suspended candidacy ban.
  • This marks the eighth challenge since January, underlining how Bayrou’s minority cabinet depends on shifting Socialist tolerance and far-right non-support.
  • Surviving the vote secures Bayrou’s government until after the break and clears the way for planned €40 billion in budget savings.
  • Employer and union negotiations on lowering the retirement age or easing terms for arduous jobs collapsed in late June, leaving reform options stalled.