Pensions Conclave: Socialists feel "betrayed" by Bayrou and consider censure

Alongside the discussions between social partners in the pensions conclave , the political aspect is also back. In the winter, the socialists had given up on censuring François Bayrou 's government, in exchange for this conclave which was supposed to discuss "without taboos" the retirement age before returning to Parliament.

But today, no return to retirement at 62 is in sight. The Socialists say they have been "betrayed" and are once again threatening the Prime Minister and his government with censure.

"We must move quickly," urge the socialists, determined not to give François Bayrou any more reprieve.

"It would be better to have a new government for the start of the school year," argues an influential MP.

Socialist Party (PS) representatives say they have been "betrayed" by the Prime Minister. In the winter, he had committed in writing to holding a debate on pensions in the National Assembly following the conclave. On Tuesday, in the chamber, he was no longer so formal. "He's rewriting his commitments," raged one MP.

Among the most aggressive is party leader Olivier Faure. According to our information, he argued extensively in a group meeting for censure before even beginning to examine the budget. But for now, this remains a threat. The motion has not yet been tabled. There's a risk that it could be a damp squib, because for the moment, the National Rally, whose votes are essential, does not want to overthrow François Bayrou.