Paris — Thousands of French workers gathered on Monday to demand the right to choose their own retirement age. The protest took place near the Ministry of Labour in central Paris. Unions called the move “a step toward personal freedom and social balance.” Demonstrators carried signs reading “My Life, My Pension” and “Retire When Ready.” The proposal suggests allowing employees to declare their preferred pension age between 25 and 95. According to organizers, this approach would modernize the pension system and reduce conflict. The Confédération Générale du Travail (CGT) said it supports the reform if it guarantees equal benefits for all. Government officials have not yet commented on the initiative. Economists note that such flexibility could complicate state budgeting. However, union leaders argue that workers deserve “control over their professional timeline.”
French Workers Protest for Ability to Choose Their Own Pension Age
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