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Retreats: François Bayrou Defends "Advances" and Gives an Appointment to Parliament in Autumn
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On Thursday, François Bayrou tried to re-launch the pension dossier by welcoming "advances" despite the absence of a formal agreement. For economist Bertrand Martinot, questioned by La Défêche du Midi, it is not...
Despite the failure of the negotiations, François Bayrou said he was optimistic and announced "a legislative approach" in the fall to "answer all the questions asked" François Bayrou tried Thursday to
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On Thursday, the Prime Minister presented his final attempt to save the negotiations on pensions, giving the social partners an extra time to reach an agreement. Threatened by a motion of socialist censure, he should nevertheless continue until the autumn thanks to the reluctance of the National Rally to bring him down immediately.
Two days after receiving trade unions and employers in Matignon after four months of unsuccessful "conclave", the Prime Minister held a press conference on Thursday. He praised "advances", although "not yet signed".
The work of trade unions and employers' organizations "was remarkably useful," assured the Prime Minister, as he saw his position at the head of the government weakened by the failure of the negotiations.
Pension reform: François Bayrou relies on social dialogue to improve the current system. His objective: a fairer reform, despite the scepticism surrounding it.
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