Macron's Referendum Option for Pension Reform

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that a referendum could be held to resolve the contentious pension reform issue. The reform had been pushed through Parliament without a vote in 2023 but was recently suspended by Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu to secure support from the Socialist Party and survive no-confidence votes.

French President Emmanuel Macron has indicated that the possibility of a referendum is on the table to address the ongoing pension reform debate.

The reform, initially forced through the Parliament in 2023 without a formal vote, encountered a major hurdle when it was suspended by Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu last week.

Lecornu's move aims to garner the necessary support from the Socialist Party, which could be pivotal in overcoming potential no-confidence votes.

(With inputs from agencies.)