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French pension reform architect resigns as strikes drag on
Source: Associated Press
French pension reform architect resigns as strikes drag on
By SYLVIE CORBET
December 16, 2019
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron’s government suffered a major blow Monday when the key architect of the pension overhaul resigned over alleged conflicts of interests, on the 12th day of transport strikes against the planned changes.
The announcement came at a crucial time: just before a new round of protests planned Tuesday across France and as the government was preparing for last-minute talks with workers’ unions ahead of the Christmas season.
The French presidency said Macron accepted “with regret” the resignation of High Commissioner Jean-Paul Delevoye, a 72-year-old politician who prepared the pension plans for two years before being appointed in September to drive the reform program.
He was notably in charge of talks with workers’ unions and professional organizations.
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By SYLVIE CORBET
December 16, 2019
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron’s government suffered a major blow Monday when the key architect of the pension overhaul resigned over alleged conflicts of interests, on the 12th day of transport strikes against the planned changes.
The announcement came at a crucial time: just before a new round of protests planned Tuesday across France and as the government was preparing for last-minute talks with workers’ unions ahead of the Christmas season.
The French presidency said Macron accepted “with regret” the resignation of High Commissioner Jean-Paul Delevoye, a 72-year-old politician who prepared the pension plans for two years before being appointed in September to drive the reform program.
He was notably in charge of talks with workers’ unions and professional organizations.
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Read more: https://apnews.com/2fc1f30ef2872f604cdee462fc8e8101
