Pension reform has been at the heart of the debate for several days.
In an interview with
Le Monde
this Wednesday, Gabriel Attal in turn put a part back in the machine.
"
The issue of pensions has never left the table, there is nothing buried,
" said the government spokesman, while the head of state seems tempted to reopen the file from here the end of the five-year term.
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Two conditions had been set: a controlled epidemic, associated with an economic recovery.
Today, Gabriel Attal assures him: “
We are at a decisive moment.
The health situation is improving, the economy is picking up again.
"An"
encouraging context
", which"
justifies that the question be asked
".
"The unity of the country"
The pension reform - of which only “
certain components
” could be taken up - is therefore again presented as necessary “
for reasons of financial balance as well as equity
”. According to the spokesperson, the tenant of the Elysee would not hesitate either "
to make difficult decisions, including politically for him
", while this text is flammable in public opinion. A third condition is also set: "
the preservation of the unity of the country
", which remains "
essential
". "
This determinant will be central in the decision he takes in the coming weeks,
" said Attal.
To remove any ambiguity, the spokesperson also specified that he had “
no announcement to make
”.
The question should occupy the back-to-school government seminar scheduled for this afternoon at the Elysee Palace.
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On the other main axes of the end of the mandate, the member of the government also mentioned "
work
" as "
high priority
", assuring that Emmanuel Macron "
will accelerate
". The “
end of life
”, “
major societal issue
”, could also give rise to a citizens' convention, in the manner of that which had been devoted to the climate. It would be a question of "
giving the floor to the French
" because "
any development on this subject requires validation from them within the framework of their presidential election.
"
Finally on the health situation, Gabriel Attal was cautious. Although the epidemic is slowing down, "
it is too early to anticipate further relief from the measures, in particular the mask
". "
As for the health pass, its extension beyond November 15 is possible but not yet decided,
" he concluded.