French Finance Minister signals openness to modify pension reforms to gain leftist support.

France's Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has expressed openness to modifying pension reforms to gain support from leftist parties, signaling a potential shift in the government's stance. The current government is in talks with Socialists, Communists, and Greens to pass a budget for 2025, amid political tensions and economic challenges. The government aims to avoid austerity measures and secure support to stay in power, while employer groups warn against compromising the effectiveness of the pension reform.

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