DEVELOPING: Macron's Pension Reform on Brink of Collapse as French PM Intervenes

BREAKING: Macron's Pension Reform on Brink of Collapse as French PM Intervenes French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced the suspension of Emmanuel Macron's 2023 pension reforms, just two days before crucial votes of no-confidence in parliament. The move comes after Lecornu was reappointed prime minister last week and needs the support of Socialist MPs to survive. Lecornu told parliament that he will propose suspending the reform until the 2027 presidential election, sparking applause from left-wing parties. This decision is seen as a major concession to opposition groups, who have called for parliamentary elections. The pension reforms, which raised the retirement age from 62 to 64, were a key part of Macron's presidency. However, they proved highly unpopular with the French public and sparked widespread protests. Lecornu's government faces two votes of no-confidence on Thursday morning, and the suspension of the pension reform may be enough to secure the support of Socialist MPs. The outcome is far from certain, however, and opposition parties are still demanding parliamentary elections. This is a developing story, with further updates expected as the situation unfolds. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*