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Bayrou to Include Pension Reforms in Social Security Bill After Unions Walk Out

The Socialist Party has tabled a no-confidence motion that the Rassemblement National refuses to back, leaving the government’s stability largely intact.

François Hollande annonce qu'il votera la motion de censure du PS contre le gouvernement Bayrou
Le député ex-LFI de la Somme François Ruffin, lors de la manifestation du 1er mai 2025, à Dunkerque dans le Nord
Marine Le Pen, Eric Ciotti et Jordan Bardella, à l'Assemblée nationale à Paris, le 28 juin 2025
François Hollande, redevenu député PS, à l'Assemblée nationale à Paris le 25 juin 2025

Overview

  • After four months of inconclusive talks, the CFDT, CFTC and CFE-CGC formally withdrew from negotiations over pension hardship rules and system financing.
  • Prime Minister François Bayrou said he would “trancher” and confirmed pension measures would be embedded in the mid-July 2026 Social Security financing bill regardless of a pact.
  • The Socialist Party filed a motion of censure ahead of the autumn budget debate, but without the 289 votes from the far-right it has little chance of passing.
  • Socialist leader Olivier Faure warned of “no more indulgence” during the 2026 budget discussions and hinted at renewed demands for early elections if concessions are not made.
  • The standoff highlights deep policy gridlock and has fueled talk of a possible autumn budget crisis or early dissolution of the National Assembly.