French PM freezes Macron’s pension law saving the government, for now
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French PM freezes Macron’s pension law saving the government, for now

15 octobre 2025· 4:56· S1 E188

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On Tuesday, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced the suspension of Emmanuel Macron’s 2023 pension reform, which had raised the retirement age from 62 to 64. The reform, pushed through parliament without a vote, triggered months of nationwide protests and strikes, becoming one of the most divisive policies of Macron’s presidency. 

Now, two years after it was passed, its implementation will be paused until after the 2027 presidential election. But how is this suspension saving the government for now? 

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