

French Prime Minister Bayrou expressed optimism on Friday on passing an alternative to President Emmanuel Macron's pension reforms by the end of May. Trade union and employer representatives are to hold discussions on the reform from mid-February.
Following an initial meeting on Friday, Bayrou said he was convinced that his efforts could lead to positive results. Months-long mass protests erupted in France after the reform was pushed through at the beginning of 2023, raising the pensionable age in stages from 62 to 64. If the discussions fail to reach an outcome, Macron's reforms will stand.
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