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France's suspension of pension reform triggers political strife, Senate opposition, internal party disagreements, and budgetary pressures, highlighting government instability.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu suspends pension reform to ease political tensions, boosting his popularity and prompting mixed reactions across France’s political spectrum.
The halt of France’s pension reform leads to higher deficits, unemployment, and slow growth, prompting calls for fiscal discipline from European and national economic experts.
France's government proposes handing pension system management to social partners amid divided left opposition after reform suspension.
Sébastien Lecornu's government faces significant challenges after suspending pension reforms amid widespread public disapproval and motions of censure.
Political and economic leaders in France react critically to the suspension of pension reform, calling for elections and warning of financial and regulatory consequences.
Marine Le Pen questions the legitimacy of France's pension reform suspension and plans to present an alternative budget and reform proposal.
The French government suspends pension reform amid political negotiations and new efforts to address pension inequalities, marking a historic shift towards parliamentary governance.
The suspension of France's pension reform has fueled political division and controversy, marked by calls for censure and backlash over insensitive ministerial remarks.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu suspends the 2025 retirement reform until 2028, sparking varied political reactions and highlighting government fragility ahead of 2027 elections.
Sébastien Lecornu urges humility and responsibility amid political crisis and pension reform suspension in a fragile government.
Prime Minister Lecornu's announcement to suspend the pension reform until 2028 divides political opinion but calms markets temporarily.
Prime Minister Lecornu suspends the 2023 pension reform until 2028 amid political pressure and fiscal concerns while proposing new taxation measures on wealthy individuals.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced the suspension of pension reform and emphasized parliamentary debate and fiscal discipline in his October 2025 policy speech.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announces the suspension of the 2025 pension reform until the presidential election, prompting varied political reactions across parties.
France suspends the contentious 2025 pension reform amid political pressure and aims to reduce a massive social security deficit through benefit freezes and wage growth, while artists grapple with a retirement contribution scandal.
The French government's 2026 budget plan, presented by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, introduces tax hikes and spending cuts but faces criticism from fiscal watchdogs over its economic assumptions and political uncertainty.
Nobel economist Philippe Aghion advocates for suspending pension reform in France to avoid political instability and the rise of the far-right RN party.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu presents a budget with fiscal reforms amid pension suspension demands and looming government censure.
Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion advocates pausing France's pension reform debate until after the 2027 presidential election to ease tensions and avoid political instability.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's October 14 speech presented key reforms and faced multiple opposition censure motions amid a politically precarious environment.
The Lecornu government faces a political crisis over the potential suspension of the retirement reform, with opposition demands and government stability at stake.
France’s government contemplates suspending the divisive 2023 pension reform amid political upheaval and leadership shifts.
Philippe Aghion, Nobel laureate, calls for delaying pension reform until 2027 and voices strong opposition to Gabriel Zucman's proposed wealth tax, fearing negative impacts on entrepreneurship and innovation.
France's government faces intensified opposition and potential censure over its controversial pension reform, with Socialist Party weighing options amid pressure from La France Insoumise and National Rally.
Citizens and politicians express contrasting views as debates over suspending France's 2025 pension reform continue.
Emmanuel Macron underscores political responsibility following Sébastien Lecornu's resignation amid pension reform tensions and calls for opposition accountability.
The Lecornu government's resignation, party conflicts, and suspension talk on pension reform highlight escalating political tensions and economic challenges in France.
Marine Tondelier demands ecological commitment and suspension of pension reforms from PM Sébastien Lecornu, highlighting political and financial challenges amid government instability.
The French government grapples with budget deadlines and political threats, including opposition to suspending 2023 pension reforms and debates over tax and spending cuts.
Sébastien Lecornu has been reappointed Prime Minister, facing opposition threats of censure and challenges in forming a government amid pension reform disputes.
President Macron proposes a temporary halt to raising the retirement age until 2027 amid political turmoil and opposition demands to suspend pension reform.
Emmanuel Macron’s pension reform concessions come amid mounting political tensions and preparations for possible legislative elections in France.
CFDT's Marylise Léon urges renewed debate on a point-based retirement system, emphasizing fairness and individual choice amid pension reform tensions in France.
France navigates a political crisis triggered by pension reform debates as President Macron prepares to appoint a new Prime Minister amid calls for compromise and government stability.
Resigning French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu warns suspension of pension reform could cost at least €3 billion by 2027 and stresses need for debate amid financial risks.
France faces a political impasse as forming a new government after PM Lecornu's resignation is complicated by deep disputes over pension reform and party support.
France's pension reform crisis escalates as political leaders debate suspension or repeal amid mounting party divisions and public opposition.
Prime Minister Lecornu leads tense negotiations with left-wing parties amid pension reform disputes, as Macron faces pressure with looming risks of assembly dissolution or resignation.
Élisabeth Borne's proposal to suspend the 2023 pension reform divides French politics, with right-wing opposition, union cautious optimism, and internal government tensions.