The first no-confidence motion against President Emmanuel Macron’s government in the French National Assembly was defeated when a majority of 287 votes could not be attained by 9 votes, despite the fact that 278 deputies voted in favor. Two other no-confidence motions against Macron’s cabinet were also defeated.
After both resolutions of no confidence in the National Assembly fail, pension reform, which progressively raises the retirement age from 62 to 64, will become law. The reform must be published in the Official Gazette before it can take effect.
Following the narrow defeat of the first no-confidence motion, left-wing MPs unfurled banners reading “64 years, no,” “We continue,” “Resign,” and “We will gather in the streets.” Unions are scheduled to undertake large-scale strikes on Thursday as protests continue around the country.
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