French Lawmakers to Vote on Repeal of Controversial Pension Reform
The proposed repeal targets the 2023 Borne reform raising the retirement age to 64, with left-wing parties confident of securing majority support in Parliament.
- The French National Assembly will vote Thursday on a proposal from La France Insoumise (LFI) to repeal the 2023 pension reform that raised the retirement age to 64.
- Socialist Party MPs have committed to supporting the repeal, even though it could undo the 2013 Touraine reform, which they aim to preserve through a separate amendment.
- The repeal proposal also seeks to reduce the required years of contributions for retirement from 43 to 42, reversing key aspects of both the Borne and Touraine reforms.
- LFI leader Mathilde Panot expressed confidence in winning the vote, citing broad support from left-wing parties and the Rassemblement National, calling it a significant political statement against President Macron's policies.
- If passed, the repeal would be reviewed by the Senate in January, though its chances of success are slim given the Senate's right-leaning majority and concerns over financial implications.
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