Pensions, social aid, energy, candidate Macron presents his presidential program

Published on: 03/17/2022 – 16:52 Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday the measures he intended to take as a candidate for a second presidential term. Retirement at 65, reform of the RSA, “refoundation of the pact” army-nation, here are his main proposals. Program finally unveiled. Less than a month from the campaign, Emmanuel Macron, candidate for a second presidential term, presented the main lines of his program on Thursday March 17 at a press conference in Aubervilliers (Seine-Saint-Denis). A project “of emancipation, of progress for everyone”, but also of adaptation to crises and the “return of tragedy”, declared the head of state. Here are the main measures presented by the President of the Republic, articulated around three main axes: strengthening the independence of France within a stronger Europe; “continue to have progress for everyone”; and finally consolidate the “republican pact”. Defense Increase the defense budget to 50 billion euros in 2025 in accordance with the military programming law, generalize universal national service, increase the number of reservists, who will be doubled. Put in place a civil mobilization plan “to strengthen our resilience”, strengthening the Nation’s strategic stocks. Agriculture, industry Invest massively for agricultural, industrial and creative independence, with an orientation law on agriculture over five to ten years, 30 billion euros invested in the industrial sectors of the future. Energy Change the formation of energy prices at European level, reform the system for setting European electricity prices, which are too dependent on gas. Construction of six nuclear reactors and design of eight new nuclear reactors; solar power multiplied by 10; 50 offshore wind farms by 2050. Regain capital control of several industrial players. Develop “leasing” mechanisms to promote the purchase of electric vehicles and 100% French wind, solar and electric battery sectors. Research, teachingStrengthen the independence of information and culture. Build a European “metavers” Strengthen the autonomy of universities and position research organizations in strategic sectors. Reform the vocational high school, “of which too many courses train people who do not correspond to the needs of companies”. Labor Pursue the reform of the labor market and the reform of unemployment insurance, encourage people to return to work when the economic situation improves, provide better protection when the economic situation deteriorates. Transform “Pôle emploi” into “France travail”, gain in efficiency to move towards full employment, which is an “achievable” objective. Reform the RSA for a better balance between service and support (15 to 20 hours of work required for beneficiaries). Pensions Gradually raise the legal retirement age to 65, take into account long careers and disability issues, the reality of jobs and tasks.