LE FIGARO.
- Is the pension reform the result of a showdown or a conciliation?
Olivier MARLEIX.
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There was a real showdown on the rhythm.
The executive was divided and hesitant.
Our line, which is the most reasonable, the most acceptable and the fairest, won.
The Republicans are pleased to have been heard by the government, but what do the French think?
Our only subject is to be faithful to our convictions.
The French must understand that we are defending this reform because it is essential to preserve the purchasing power of retirees and ensure pensions for young people.
The system is threatened by deficits.
They may not be abysmal like those of the state, but they prevent any revaluation of pensions.
The left tells us that it is enough to make pensioners pay, and this was also the initial choice of Emmanuel Macron, when he increased the CSG and refused to index pensions.
For us, it's a red line.
Over the…
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