Overview
- The National Assembly approved the suspension 255–146, with Socialists, Greens and Rassemblement National in favor, La France Insoumise opposed, and the governing bloc largely abstaining.
- The measure is folded into the social security budget, which the Senate can alter, potentially sending the text to a mediation committee if the chambers disagree.
- The government estimates the pause will cost roughly €300–400 million in 2026 and about €1.8–1.9 billion in 2027, with offsetting savings not yet specified.
- The CGT union has called a national strike and action day for 2 December, arguing a temporary pause is insufficient and pressing for a full rollback.
- The deal helps the minority government seek passage of the 2026 budget and sets up pensions as a central issue heading into the 2027 presidential race.