Olivier Faure Threatens Censure Over Pension Reform Without Parliamentary Oversight

The Socialist Party leader insists Parliament must have the final say on pension reform, as Prime Minister François Bayrou rules out lowering the retirement age to 62.

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.

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