Hello,
I’m in France now, but here are also protests ! The population doesn’t agree with the reforming of the pension system. The president of France wants to increase the retirement age from 60 to 62 years. In the past there were already many revolts in connection with the rights of the employees, in 2003 they introduced a new law: people must work at least 40 years before they can get a full pension. But they soon created a number of exceptions to that rule.
Another problem for France was that they don’t have the money to pay the pensions and with the recession in 2008 the problem was getting worse. In April 2010 France a deficit of as much as 11 billion Euros.
Because of that Nicolas Sarkozy wants to increase the retirement age, on that way they can save money.
The French Assembly was in agreement with this new rule, but there was labor unrest between workers, for example: they cutting off much of the country's fuel supply.
But there is less good news for Nicolas Sarkozy, the pension reform is becoming a key test of his presidency. The population doesn’t accept the new rule, but if he fails his credibility will be gone.
It’s certain that something has to change, because France has not enough money to continue the finance of the pensions.
Another problem for France was that they don’t have the money to pay the pensions and with the recession in 2008 the problem was getting worse. In April 2010 France a deficit of as much as 11 billion Euros.
Because of that Nicolas Sarkozy wants to increase the retirement age, on that way they can save money.
The French Assembly was in agreement with this new rule, but there was labor unrest between workers, for example: they cutting off much of the country's fuel supply.
But there is less good news for Nicolas Sarkozy, the pension reform is becoming a key test of his presidency. The population doesn’t accept the new rule, but if he fails his credibility will be gone.
It’s certain that something has to change, because France has not enough money to continue the finance of the pensions.
I think the new rule is acceptable, because when the country doesn’t have enough money to finance it, the president must interfere. The people should be happy that the retirement age is increased instead of that they get less pension. I understand that the people protested, but eventually they will have to accept this new rule, because the government is also agree with it.
Despite this problem, I still enjoyed my visit to France with its delicious wines! I see you back when I’m in Germany.
Charlotte De Hainaut
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