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发帖数: 29846 | 1 France's new socialist government cut the country’s retirement age in the
face of the eurozone’s deepening crisis, citing “social justice” to
explain a move that goes against austerity efforts across the region.
Workers who entered employment aged 18 will be able to retire at 60 rather
than 62, under the decree agreed at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
The decision follows pre-election promises from the new president Francois
Hollande to reverse the rise in the retirement age introduced by his
predecessor Nicolas Sarkozy in 2010.
“We committed to put this measure in place quickly for social justice for
those who started working early,” said Social Affairs Minister Marisol
Touraine.
The reforms will cost the state billions of euros a year but can be afforded
through higher worker and employer contributions, according to the
government. |
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