The agreement on the end of careers in the railway group, signed by SNCF CEO Jean-Pierre Farandou, has caused quite a stir. Critics have accused the agreement of being a way to bypass pension reforms that had raised the retirement age and abolished special schemes. The Minister of the Economy, Bruno Le Maire, expressed dissatisfaction with the agreement and noted that it created a sense of double standards among citizens.
Despite this criticism, Farandou defended the agreement and stated that he was convinced that it was a very good one. He insisted that there was no fault in the process and that it had been made transparently in collaboration with the State. However, some have criticized Farandou for not directly informing Le Maire before signing the agreement.
The controversy surrounding this agreement continues to be a topic of discussion within French politics. Many are calling for greater transparency and accountability in government dealings, particularly when it comes to pension reforms. As such, this agreement is likely to remain a subject of debate for some time to come.
