Socialist Party Stands Firm Against National Rally's Pension Reform Repeal Proposal
The Socialist Party (PS) has reaffirmed its commitment to its principles by declaring that its 66 deputies will not support the National Rally's (RN) proposed law to repeal the pension reform during the parliamentary initiative day on October 31. This decision, outlined in a press release, emphasizes the party's consistent stance against any initiative from the RN, which they view as lacking credibility.
RN's Repeal Proposal: A Political Stunt?
The RN, led by Marine Le Pen, is seeking to repeal the pension reform that raised the retirement age to 64, along with previous reforms from former President François Hollande's administration. However, PS deputies have labeled the RN's bill as based on a "triple lie" — political, institutional, and social. They argue that the absence of an RN group in the Senate makes the bill impractical, and they criticize the party's credibility, particularly pointing out the presence of former Republicans member Éric Ciotti, who advocates for raising the retirement age to 66.
Future Actions: A Unified Left?
In response to the RN's proposal, the PS plans to introduce its own amendment to repeal the pension reform during the examination of the Social Security budget (PLFSS). The party believes that this legislative vehicle offers a better chance of success due to the left's strong presence in the Senate. Additionally, if the government resorts to article 49.3, the PS will support a repeal proposal from La France Insoumise (LFI) scheduled for November 28. The debate continues within other left-wing groups, with some deputies considering the implications of voting on the RN's text, reflecting the complexities of leftist unity in opposition to the RN.
