France: Finance minister warns that budget move would be costly
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Negotiations are ongoing to resolve France's political crisis, but the possibility of new elections remains uncertain—raising the question of whether the vote would be for a new parliament or a new president.
Breakdown
- French pension reforms may be suspended following negotiations with opposition parties. 5s
- The reforms have incrementally raised the retirement age since 2023. 42s
- Finance ministry is evaluating the financial cost of suspending the reforms. 51s
- Left-wing parties seek to lead the government, but face resistance from the right. 1m 5s
- Any new government would need right-wing support to secure a parliamentary majority. 1m 37s