Matignon responds to criticism. Questioned this Tuesday in the Assembly by the socialist deputy Mélanie Thomin, Elisabeth Borne defended the pension reform carried out by her government. A project in which women are “a little penalized” by the postponement of the age of majority that will increase to 64 years in 2030, according to the words of the minister in charge of relations with the French Parliament, Franck Riester.
“His minister admits it himself: women more than men will be more seriously penalized by his deferral of age,” launched Mélanie Thomin from the bench of the chamber.
“We protect women who have incomplete and broken careers, women who started working early, women who have small pensions,” the prime minister responded, citing in particular the consideration of parental leave rooms.
“We are reducing unacceptable inequalities between women and men at the time of retirement”, added the Prime Minister.
“Our project is fair and brings social progress”
“Women will be the first beneficiaries of the revaluation of small pensions”, continues Élisabeth Borne, adding that “for current retirees”, the bill “benefits women even more”.
“Our project is fair and brings social progress, but we must ensure the future of our pension system,” added the head of government, denouncing a “false trial” by the opposition.
“The reform will contribute to reducing the pension gap between men and women”, finally reaffirmed Elisabeth Borne, who hopes that the debates that are coming up during parliamentary work “will allow us to continue enriching the project”.
Source: BFM TV
