Politics · France · 7 hrs ago
Retirees to protest in Angoulême over pensions and living costs
Retirees and several unions plan to demonstrate in Angoulême, France, on Wednesday, October 14.
They will march from the local employers’ group office to the local Agirc-Arrco office, which handles supplementary pensions for private-sector workers.
Agirc-Arrco’s national board is due to discuss changes to those pensions for 2027.
The demonstrators want a 5% increase, saying it would make up for some losses since 2020 and help keep pace with inflation in 2026.
They oppose plans to stop linking pension increases to inflation and accuse employers of wanting to use supplementary pension funds to offset possible cuts in contributions.
They also say living costs, care home fees and reduced access to in-person services are adding pressure on retirees.
The board’s decision on supplementary pensions for 2027 is the next step mentioned.
Retirees and unions plan to protest in Angoulême on Wednesday, October 14, over purchasing power and pension changes.
The march is due to start at 10:30 a.m. outside the local Medef office and continue to the Agirc-Arrco office.
The protesters want a 5% increase in supplementary pensions to make up for some losses since 2020 and account for 2026 inflation.
They oppose the planned de-indexation of pensions and raise concerns about living costs and access to services.
- Who
- Retirees and representatives of the CGT, FO, FSU, CFE-CGC and Solidaires unions.
- What
- They plan to march for purchasing power and against pension de-indexation. They are seeking a 5% increase in supplementary pensions.
- When
- Wednesday, October 14, at 10:30 a.m.
- Where
- From the Medef office on rue de l’Arsenal to the Agirc-Arrco office on rue du Chat in Angoulême.
- Why
- They say pensioners’ purchasing power is under pressure and oppose de-indexation. They also cite living costs and concerns about services.
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Charente Libre reported that retirees planned to demonstrate on Wednesday, October 14.
The planned march is to start outside the Medef office on rue de l’Arsenal in Angoulême.
Protesters plan to go to the local Agirc-Arrco office on rue du Chat, where the national board is due to consider changes to private-sector supplementary pensions for 2027.
- Proposed increase
- 5%
- March start
- 10:30 a.m., October 14
- Starting point
- Medef office, rue de l’Arsenal, Angoulême
- Destination
- Agirc-Arrco office, rue du Chat, Angoulême
- Pension claim
- 62% of retirees receive less than the minimum wage, according to the protesters’ leaflet
What people are saying
They give us a reputation as privileged people, which is not true
This is the basis of the action
The end of life. Care homes are a catastrophe, with a pension at the minimum wage. Who in rural areas will be able to afford that?
The situation is anxiety-inducing and generates strong discontent. We have the impression of being crushed.
Sources
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