“Jean-Paul Delvoye submitted a letter of resignation to the president, who regretfully accepted it,” said the representative of the Champs Elysees.

In his petition, the official, who was suspected of a conflict of interest, acknowledges the mistake and notes the importance of the project for the French state.

Earlier, French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe introduced the provisions of pension reform. The new system, which will enter into force in 2025, will concern workers born in 1963.

In particular, as a result of innovations, the actual age of retirement may increase (the right to retire at 62 will remain, however, to receive full payments without any deductions, you will need to work up to 64 years). More details in the material RT.

Starting December 5, a nationwide strike against pension changes is taking place in the country.