This weekend, the pension reform was adopted by the Senate and must now pass Wednesday before a joint committee. If the executive hopes that the final vote will be played on Wednesday, Matignon is not ready to make an agreement at any price either, in particular on the subjects of the budgetary balance and the postponement of the age of departure.
A political victory for the Senate and a relief for the executive: the pension reform was voted on this weekend by the upper house after ten days of debate. Next step Wednesday in a joint committee, where fourteen deputies and senators will meet behind closed doors to find compromises on the text before the final vote. A decisive meeting for the government and also for the future of the reform.
The majority will not compromise on the 64 years and the balanced budget
The final vote will be played from the joint joint committee, says a close friend of Elisabeth Borne. If the majority obtains an agreement with the right, it will be very difficult for the still hesitant MPs not to toe the line of their party. But according to Matignon, no question of making an agreement at any price. A balanced budget and postponing retirement to 64 are the two red lines.
The debate will therefore focus on secondary measures such as the long career scheme or the 5% premium for mothers with a full career. Finally, the most divisive subject will be that of the help provided to seniors. The Republicans want to establish a senior CDI without any charge for an employee over 60 years old. Too costly a measure, replies the government.
Source: Europe1
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