In a televised speech, French head of state Emmanuel Macron took a position on the controversial pension reform. There was no other way, the retirement age had to be raised from 62 to 64. According to him, the other variants would have been even worse.
If the entry age had not been increased, the premiums would have had to be increased or the tier lowered. “Will this reform be accepted? Clearly not, and despite months of deliberations no consensus has been reached and I regret that,” Macron said.
Frans furious about rising prices
He announced that he would approach trade unions and employers. The state should better deal with the anger of citizens about rising prices, the president said. “No one can turn a deaf ear when it comes to the demand for social justice and the renewal of our democratic life.” He wants to bring together employers and trade unions to discuss higher wages, a better distribution of wealth and greater integration of the elderly. to advise the professional world.
Expect more protests
Macron, whose camp no longer has an absolute majority in parliament, called for new coalitions and alliances – without specifying with whom. For him, too, the pension reform became a debacle as conservative Republicans in the opposition gradually withdrew their support from the project. Macron then pushed the reform through without a final vote in parliament, which only increased the anger of opponents. The reform has now entered into force with his signature. The unions announced further protests.
Macron emphasized that he will take stock on the national holiday on July 14. “We have before us 100 days of reconciliation, unity, ambition and action in the service of France.” Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne is expected to start drafting the plans next week.
Source: Krone
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