French PM Suspends Macron’s Pension Reform in Budget Negotiations
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has suspended Emmanuel Macron’s flagship 2023 pension reform until after the 2027 presidential election. The move comes as Lecornu faces multiple no-confidence votes while attempting to pass France’s 2026 budget through a divided parliament.
In a dramatic political concession, French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has suspended President Emmanuel Macron’s landmark 2023 pension reform until after the 2027 presidential election, creating significant implications for France’s budget negotiations and political stability. The announcement came during a crucial parliamentary address where Lecornu faces multiple no-confidence votes that threaten his government’s survival.