In a bold move, leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon vows to abolish the statutory retirement age by decree if the left-wing Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP) alliance comes to power. This proposal, part of the NFP’s plan to tackle the “social emergency,” aims to undo Emmanuel Macron’s 2023 reform which raised the retirement age from 62 to 64. However, experts debate whether such a significant change can be made through a decree or if a law is required.
While some argue that changing the legal retirement age must go through a legislative process, others believe a decree can freeze the increase immediately. The NFP’s plan also raises questions about potentially extending the required employment time for certain generations to qualify for a full-rate pension.
Legal avenues
Previous reforms have shifted the retirement age between legislative and regulatory domains, adding complexity to the debate. As the NFP’s proposal stirs controversy, the legal and practical implications of abolishing the retirement age by decree remain uncertain.
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