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Bayrou Seeks New Path After Pension ‘Conclave’ Ends in Deadlock

François Bayrou has summoned unions and employers to Matignon in a last-ditch effort to break the impasse as left-wing parties prepare a censure motion.

François Bayrou lors d’une conférence de presse à l’hôtel de Matignon à Paris, le 24 juin 2025. À la suite de l’échec du conclave sur les retraites, le premier ministre rencontrera les organisations syndicales et patronales, dans un ultime effort pour sortir de l’impasse.
François Bayrou, ce mardi 24 juin 2025.
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Une figurine d'ouvrier sur des impressions liées à la réforme des retraites, le 18 janvier 2023 à Paris

Overview

  • The four-month conclave on renegotiating the 2023 pension reform collapsed on June 23 after social partners deadlocked over recognising occupational wear and tear and the retirement age.
  • Bayrou has convened CFDT, CFTC, CFE-CGC, Medef and CPME representatives this morning at Matignon to chart a way forward.
  • Employers, led by Medef, remain adamant on keeping the retirement age at 64 while unions demand automatic early retirement options for arduous careers.
  • Negotiators had approached agreements on women’s pension calculations and private sector governance before the talks unraveled.
  • La France Insoumise and other left-wing groups have announced plans to file a censure motion if no viable compromise is reached.