"However, Lecornu told the chamber that delaying the plans would have to be offset with reductions in spending, not by increasing the deficit. He put the costs at 400 million (roughly $460 million) in 2026, and at 1.8 billion in 2027. If Lecornu's proposal materializes, this would mean that President Emmanuel Macron would fail in his bid to raise France's retirement age during his tenure, with presidential elections set in 2027 and Macron having served his maximum two terms."
"pushing his plans through parliament has been particularly difficult since the poor showing by his centrists and their allies in early parliamentary elections last yearImage: Ludovic Marin/AFP Macron had made the unpopular decision to force the reform through bypassing parliamentary votes in 2023, prompting months of protests. Lecornu is trying to get at least a partial budget for 2026 through parliament so that his tentative government can operate, amid stiff opposition from France's influential socialist and far-right blocs."
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced he will propose suspending the 2023 pension reform until the 2027 presidential election, preventing any retirement age increase before January 2028. He said delays must be offset by spending cuts rather than higher deficits, estimating costs of €400 million in 2026 and €1.8 billion in 2027. If implemented, the suspension would thwart President Emmanuel Macron's efforts to raise the retirement age during his tenure. The centrist minority government faces strong opposition from far-left, far-right, and socialists, and Lecornu seeks a partial 2026 budget amid pending confidence votes.
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