Jacques Serais, edited by Thibault Nadal 06:20, May 25, 2022
Since the re-election of Emmanuel Macron, the pension reform has been put on hold by the executive, who prefers to focus on four main priorities: school, health, ecological transition and the fight against inflation.
But once the legislative elections are over, the government plans to put the file back on the table.
Pension reform was one of the most important measures proposed in the program of "candidate" Emmanuel Macron during the campaign.
But since his re-election on April 24, the subject has made little noise, which is not to displease the head of state.
As a reminder, its objective is to shift the legal retirement age by four months per year to bring it to 65 in 2031.
A "dangerous" reform a few days before the legislative elections
During the presidential campaign, Emmanuel Macron had capitalized on the project of this reform to seek out right-wing voters.
But today, this is no longer relevant.
During the first council of ministers on Monday, Emmanuel Macron did not even mention the subject, because the president set himself other priorities: school, health, ecological transition and the fight against inflation.
Moreover, for the government, it is time to defend the purchasing power of the French.
The Head of State knows that putting this question back on the table now would play against him, as the legislative elections approach and the left is united in this battle.
Entry into force scheduled for early 2023
Faced with this explosive file, Emmanuel Macron does not want to put himself on the front line too much.
This is why he entrusted this mission to Olivier Dussopt, the new Minister of Labour.
It is this former member of the socialist party who will initiate discussions with the social partners.
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The timetable envisaged for the reform is unchanged.
The examination of the text in Parliament is scheduled for the fall, before an entry into force scheduled for early 2023.