Second article and first setback for the government. The National Assembly rejected, Tuesday, February 14, article 2 of the pension reform bill which provided for the establishment of an index of seniors in companies. This vote (256 votes “against”, 203 votes “for” and 8 abstentions), supported by part of the Republicans, promises another three days of tense and uncertain debates at the Palais-Bourbon. The examination of the bill in first reading in the Assembly, whether it is voted on or not, will end Friday evening at midnight. Follow our live.
A groping examination. The debates have hardly advanced, the presidential majority, feeling fragile, having rather slowed down the pace. On Tuesday, Elisabeth Borne had once again urged the left to withdraw the “blocking amendments” to allow “a real substantive debate”. More than 14,200 amendments remain to be examined by Friday evening.
A new concession on long careers. Under pressure in the Assembly as in the street, the government has made a gesture for long careers. Employees who started working at 17 will not have to contribute more than 43, ie one year less than expected.
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators expected on Thursday. Territorial intelligence forecasts the participation of 450,000 to 650,000 demonstrators for the fifth day of mobilization against the pension reform. Between 40,000 and 70,000 people will be mobilized in Paris, the information estimates. Rallies are planned in 200 cities.