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Olivier Faure Threatens Government Censure Amid Political Crisis Over Pension Reform
Olivier Faure’s Critique of Government Legitimacy
Olivier Faure, the first secretary of the French Socialist Party, voiced his concerns on France Inter, expressing a sense of “consternation” over the current political landscape. He described the situation as an unprecedented political crisis with a completely disintegrated common foundation. Highlighting criticisms from Bruno Retailleau and the distancing of UDI and Gabriel Attal from the President, Faure argued that the new government is “incredibly weak” and lacks legitimacy to govern.
Political Dynamics and Future Elections
Faure criticized the Republicans for their ineffective stance, suggesting that they are orchestrating a “discreet primary” ahead of 2027. He lamented the current state of politics as a “circus” rather than a dignified process. Faure, along with Boris Vallaud and Patrick Kanner, met with Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu in Paris on October 3, 2025, to discuss these pressing issues.
Stance on Government and Policy Changes
Despite recognizing the right-leaning composition of the government, Faure expressed little interest in its makeup. However, he was critical of Bruno Le Maire’s return, deeming it a “provocation,” especially as the government urges citizens to make economic sacrifices. Faure condemned Lecornu’s policy proposals as “very regressive” and reminiscent of past policies by François Bayrou.
Pension Reform and Possibility of Censure Vote
Faure called for a change in government direction, indicating that a censure vote against the government is likely unless substantial progress is made. He argued for the need to revisit the pension reform in Parliament, aiming for its repeal by the end of the year. Faure labeled the adoption of the reform via article 49.3 as a “democratic anomaly” and insisted that it “must be put back on the table” for discussion.
Conditions for Withholding Censure
When asked about potential scenarios that might prevent the socialists from voting for censure, Faure stated his willingness to negotiate, conditional upon the opportunity to reassess the pension reform in Parliament. He emphasized that this policy needs to be re-evaluated for the potential to abrogate it by the year’s end.
