16 Nov/ 12 Nov

French lawmakers voted to suspend the controversial pension reform initiated in 2023, with support from Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, who aims to secure a budget for 2026 while stabilizing the minority government. The suspension maintains the retirement age at 62 and is supported by the Socialist Party, while facing criticism from right-wing parties including Horizons and the Republicans. Despite the tension within President Macron's party, this decision allows 3.5 million people to retire earlier, albeit at a significant cost that the Socialists must address to defend their success.