The proposed repeal of the 2023 pension reform by La France Insoumise (LFI) faced significant parliamentary obstruction, preventing a vote from taking place before the deadline. The bill aimed to reduce the legal retirement age from 64 to 62 and had garnered support from the left and the National Rally. Despite initial approval in committee, the overwhelming number of amendments—nearly 978—tabled primarily by right and center parties, effectively stalled the legislative process. LFI leaders criticized this as a tactic of 'unworthy sabotage' and organized a rally to protest against what they termed 'thug methods' employed by opposing parties.
The atmosphere in the National Assembly was tense, with multiple reminders of parliamentary rules and session suspensions throughout the day. Notably, a confrontation occurred between MoDem MP Nicolas Turquois and LFI members, highlighting the charged environment. LFI leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon expressed frustration over the government's obstruction, suggesting it would lead to further motions of censure against the government. Meanwhile, Budget Minister Laurent Saint-Martin defended the amendment process, arguing that the number of amendments from the left during the original reform was far greater.
