pension reform – Charm

Markets relieved, but France’s fiscal fire still burns

Cs news9 months ago07 mins

By Alun John, Dhara Ranasinghe and Stefano Rebaudo LONDON (Reuters) -France’s financial markets are riding a roller-coaster as the country grapples with one of its worst political crises in decades, and while sentiment is improving, the bumpy ride is not over. French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has promised to suspend a landmark pension reform until…

French PM urges end to ‘ridiculous spectacle’ as budget deadline looms

Cs news10 months ago07 mins

By Gabriel Stargardter and Mathieu Rosemain PARIS (Reuters) -Reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Saturday urged France’s political parties to work together to put an end to the “ridiculous spectacle” seen in recent days, as he faces a Monday deadline to present a budget. President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to reappoint Lecornu has enraged some of…