Pension reform - Legal retirement age raised to 64
The act of 14 April 2023 gradually raises the legal retirement age from 62 to 64, with implementation spread from September 2023 to September 2030. The increase is 3 months per birth cohort
Measure originators
A positive amount is revenue or savings for public finances; a negative amount is a cost or lost revenue.
Measure impact
Partial suspension through the LFSS 2026 (2026 social security financing act). Cohorts born 1964-1968: increases in age and contribution period postponed until January 2028. 1964 cohort: 62 years and 9 months (instead of 63). Cohorts born 1969 onwards: 64-year target maintained. Entry into force: 1 September 2026.
Official references
Sources
Procedure timeline
Follow the progress of this fiscal measure through the different stages of the parliamentary procedure.
Administrative implementation
Entrée en vigueur de la mesure et mise en œuvre par l'administration
Possible referral to Constitutional Council
Décision de conformité / censure partielle
President of the Republic signature
Publication au Journal officiel
Debate and vote
Débat et vote en séance publique à l'Assemblée nationale, ou engagement de la responsabilité du Gouvernement (article 49.3)
Debate and vote
Débat et vote en séance publique à l'Assemblée nationale, ou engagement de la responsabilité du Gouvernement (article 49.3)
Council of Ministers
Validation interne