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France's Pension and Debt Debate | France News
France’s 2027 presidential candidates clashed fiercely in their first debate, with pensions and the nation’s debt dominating the stage. Philippe proposed linking retirement to work duration, while Attal defended raising the retirement age to 64—opposed by Mélenchon and Tondelier, who want it rolled back to 62. Retailleau pushed for a fixed age tied to life expectancy. On debt, Attal advocated spending cuts and AI efficiency; Le Pen favored tax cuts and reduced EU contributions; Mélenchon countered with investment and wealth taxes, while Glucksmann called for reviving manufacturing…
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