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French Unemployment Reform Reached

French social partners agree on unemployment reform, focusing on senior employment and budget constraints.

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France

Labour MarketFranceNegotiationsReformUnemploymentSeniors

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Gabriel AttalMichel BarnierFrédéric BelouzeJean-François FoucardYvan Ricordeau

How does the agreement address the employment of senior citizens?: The agreement adjusts the duration of unemployment benefits for seniors to align with the 2023 retirement reforms that raised the retirement age. It also includes provisions to facilitate senior employment, such as the "contrat de valorisation de l'expérience," though not all proposed measures were adopted.
What specific changes were made to the unemployment benefit system?: Key changes include the monthly calculation of unemployment benefits instead of daily, impacting payout; reductions in aid for entrepreneurs; and stricter controls on cross-border workers, leading to significant cost savings. These changes were offset by easing entry requirements for unemployment benefits and reducing employer contributions.
What were some of the key challenges faced during the negotiations?: The negotiations were challenging, primarily due to government-imposed restrictions on using unemployment insurance surpluses and a significant deficit in the Unedic fund. Despite this, an agreement was reached after 13 hours of talks.
What are some of the limitations or unresolved issues following the agreement?: While the agreement was largely successful, it did not include all desired changes. For instance, the access to phased retirement remains restricted, and the CGT union abstained from the agreement. The overall outcome is seen as a step towards improving senior employment and the sustainability of the unemployment insurance system.
What was the main outcome of the negotiations between French social partners regarding unemployment benefits?: French social partners reached an agreement on unemployment benefits, aiming to facilitate the return of seniors to employment. The agreement includes measures to adjust unemployment benefits for seniors and incentivize their hiring.

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