Overview

• Olivier Faure, leader of the Socialist Party, has declared that a motion of censure against François Bayrou's government would be a 'moral obligation' if Parliament is not consulted on the pension reform outcome.
• Prime Minister François Bayrou has reiterated his refusal to return the retirement age to 62, a key demand of unions and opposition leaders.
• Despite disagreements, unions and employer groups continue negotiations on the pension reform, signaling that the legal retirement age remains a contentious issue.
• Faure criticized Bayrou for preemptively concluding the reform discussions by rejecting the possibility of lowering the retirement age.
• Bayrou had previously committed to consulting Parliament on the reform, but Faure insists this step is non-negotiable to ensure democratic accountability.