Édouard Philippe, candidate of the Horizons party, recently presented his pension reform plan that raises the legal retirement age to 65. This change comes at a time when polls indicate he is seeking to attract support from right-wing voters and improve his campaign's standing.
Preventing the "67-Year-Old Candidate" Label
Philippe hopes that these reforms can eliminate the "67-year-old candidate" label that has stuck to him and demonstrate that he is committed to "restoring order to the accounts" and the French pension system. With this move, he aims to assure right-wing voters that he takes the necessary reforms in this area seriously.
Challenges Facing the Campaign
However, there are many challenges ahead for Philippe's campaign. Questions have been raised about whether he can deliver on his promises and achieve real changes in the pension system. Additionally, his supporters are concerned about whether these reforms will be able to garner enough support from politically disillusioned voters.
In this context, Pauline de Saint-Rémy, editor-in-chief of a reputable publication, analyzed the situation and challenges facing Philippe in the Playbook Paris podcast, discussing how his campaign should proceed. She notes that for success, Philippe must be able to understand and respond well to voters' concerns.
