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France is in a major political crisis with a new cabinet unveiled by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. The government faces no-confidence motions over the unpopular pension reform, which Lecornu has now suspended until after the 2027 election. The cabinet features several technical ministers from outside politics, causing friction within parties and raising questions about stability.

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France's PM proposes suspending retirement age law until 2027 election

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  • Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announces suspension of pension reform raising retirement age. 27s
  • The pension law will be put on hold until after the 2027 presidential election. 48s
  • The government faces two no-confidence motions from far-right and hard-left parties. 57s
  • The Socialist Party holds the balance of power in the upcoming parliamentary votes. 1m 11s
  • Lecornu's government stability is in question as France awaits the outcome. 1m 22s
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France's PM proposes suspending retirement age law until 2027 election
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Euronews
16 hours ago
France's PM proposes suspending retirement age law until 2027 election

Prime Minister Lecornu announces suspension of the controversial 2023 pension reform, putting the retirement age increase on hold until after the 2027 presidential election.

Sébastien Lecornu bets on a government of technical ministers
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France 24
23 hours ago
Sébastien Lecornu bets on a government of technical ministers

Lecornu appoints several 'technical ministers' from civil society, such as former police chief Laurent Nunez as interior minister, sparking concerns about their government experience and causing political friction.

France's president unveils new cabinet lineup
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France 24
2 days ago
France's president unveils new cabinet lineup

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu forms a new cabinet, retaining most key ministers, but the reshuffle creates tension within the Republicans party and comes amid pressure to resolve political deadlock.

French presidency unveils new cabinet as budget pressure intensifies
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Reuters
2 days ago
French presidency unveils new cabinet as budget pressure intensifies

France faces its worst political crisis in decades as Prime Minister Sébastien Le Corneuil unveils a new cabinet, with most top jobs unchanged and opposition parties filing motions of no confidence.

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