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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.

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.