The opinions of the French Constitutional Council are irrevocable and may validate or censor, in whole or in part, the content of the laws submitted to it. So that the decision he will make next Friday can return the change of retirement parameters to the starting box.
The French Constitutional Council, in charge of interpreting the Gallic Magna Carta, is today called upon to rule on whether the pension reform, which, among other things, proposes measures to from 62 to 64 years retirement age, in accordance with the Constitution. The court’s decision, which may strike down part of the new law, is expected to affect the future of the mobilizations which started in January.
His statement could be a tribute to the government of Emmanuel Macron or a drastic setback, to the point that the change in retirement parameters returns to the starting box, which the Executive deems essential to ensure the medium-term financial equilibrium of the system.
Therefore, the Council holds a key – and perhaps decisive – decision for the conflicting reform of the pension system approved by the government of Emmanuel Macron, which has created a serious political and social crisis.
The Constitutional Council has nine members appointed for a term of nine years: three are nominated by the President of the Republic, three by the President of the Senate and three by the President of the National Assembly.
In addition, the former presidents of France are members for life, although the latter (the conservative Nicholas Sarkozy and the socialist Francois Hollande) usually did not attend their meetings.
Among the three members appointed by the head of state is the President of the Constitutional Council. That position has been occupied by the socialist since 2016 Lauren Fabiusmentioned by Hollande.
The opinions of the Constitutional Council they are irrevocable and they may validate or censor, in whole or in part, the content of the laws submitted to them.
That will happen this Friday when he pronounces on the pension reform law. It must evaluate not only its articles, but also the legislative tool used by the executive, that is, a project of rectification of the social security budget and the accelerated procedure.
Source: EITB
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