France’s Macron: Referendum Possible to Settle Pension Reform Debate

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France's head of government has promised to suspend the French pension reform by 2028. President Macron makes it clear that it is only a postponement, not a retreat.

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On the way to Slovenia on Tuesday, 21 October, Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed the need for pension reform, while opening the door to a possible referendum. The Head of State calls for a calmed debate and conditions any popular consultation with a prior agreement between the social partners.

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We are not talking about suspending the reform (despite the statement Le Corneille had made a few days ago), but about postponing the implementation decision, said the French president - What did he comment on Sarkozy's imprisonment?

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The President of the Republic referred to the reform of pensions during his visit to Slovenia, and opened the door to a referendum.

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The Head of State, since Slovenia on Tuesday, 21 October, considered it necessary a future "debate" on the pension system, which he could have the voters arbitrate.