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French Pension Reform Talks Falter as Key Groups Withdraw

The retirement reform conclave is on the verge of collapse after three major organizations exit over disputes on the retirement age and negotiation framework.

La CGT reste opposée à cette piste brandie notamment par le gouvernement.
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« La gestion du régime général pourrait inclure un levier de taux d’activité dans le pays », propose Yvan Ricordeau, secrétaire national de la CFDT. Premier syndicat de France, la CFDT espère que ce nouveau cadre discussion, permettra enfin de faire entrer le patronat dans la discussion.
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Overview

  • The CGT, FO, and U2P have left the retirement reform conclave, citing dissatisfaction with the government's refusal to consider lowering the retirement age to 62.
  • Prime Minister François Bayrou has firmly ruled out a return to the previous retirement age, emphasizing the need to maintain financial balance.
  • The remaining participants, including the CFDT and Medef, are working to reframe discussions independently, potentially broadening the scope to include social protection reforms.
  • Public protests, led by unions like the CGT, continue to demand the repeal of the 2023 pension reform and advocate for a retirement age of 60 or 62.
  • With only five of the original eight organizations still involved, the conclave's future remains uncertain, raising doubts about its ability to achieve meaningful outcomes.