Bayrou Rejects Return to Retirement Age of 62, Drawing Harsh Criticism

The French Prime Minister's firm stance on pension reform ignites backlash from unions and political opponents, accusing him of breaking prior commitments.

• Prime Minister François Bayrou definitively ruled out lowering the retirement age back to 62, citing international challenges as a key factor.
• Unions, including the CGT and CFDT, condemned Bayrou's decision as a betrayal of promises made during pension reform negotiations.
• Political figures such as Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Mathilde Panot criticized Bayrou for contradicting his earlier commitment to open discussions on the retirement age.
• Bayrou's remarks come amid ongoing pension reform talks, with 11 meetings scheduled between social partners to address the 2023 pension law's impact.
• The controversy over Bayrou's position highlights tensions within the French government and labor organizations over social and economic policy.

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