French Lawmakers Move to Repeal Controversial Pension Reforms

A proposal to lower the retirement age from 64 to 62 gains approval in a key committee, setting the stage for further debate.

The proposal to repeal the pension reforms was put forward by La France Insoumise (LFI) and approved by the Social Affairs Committee with 35 votes in favor and 16 against.
The current reform, which raises the retirement age to 64, is highly unpopular, with 71% of French citizens supporting its repeal according to a recent poll.
The proposal also seeks to reduce the required years of contribution from 43 to 42, effectively undoing the Touraine reform from 2013.
Support for the proposal comes from left-wing parties and the Rassemblement National, while opposition stems from centrist and right-wing lawmakers.
If passed in the Assembly, the proposal will be discussed in the Senate in January 2025, with potential further readings if rejected.