French Parliament Divided Over Pension Reform Reversal

The Rassemblement National blocks left-wing amendments to overturn the 2023 pension reform, intensifying political tensions.

• The Rassemblement National (RN) voted against amendments proposed by the Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP) to reverse the 2023 pension reform, which raised the retirement age to 64.
• Despite the RN's public opposition to the pension reform, their vote aligned with the government, leading to accusations of hypocrisy from left-wing politicians.
• The NFP's proposed amendments included increased contributions from higher earners to fund pensions without extending the retirement age, which were rejected by the government and its allies.
• The French Assembly is experiencing heightened tensions as the government's Social Security budget proposal faces significant opposition, with several key articles already rejected.
• The debate over pension reform and budget allocations continues, with further discussions and potential votes expected in the coming days.

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