Talks may have failed, but there is still light at the end of the tunnel. All parties seek a remedy to the 2023 pension reforms, and toppling the government once again would only plunge France back into the all-too-familiar political chaos. Although the deadline has passed, it is now more crucial than ever for all representatives to return to the table and reach a deal.

Censuring Bayrou now would be counterproductive since it would leave the unpopular 2023 pension reform intact while creating more political instability. The focus should be on extracting meaningful policy concessions during budget negotiations rather than pointless censure that achieves nothing for workers. Strategic patience will yield better results than hasty political theater.

Bayrou broke his word to Parliament and workers by refusing to allow debate on lowering the retirement age after promising lawmakers would have the "last word" on pension reform. The failed talks expose his government's subservience to employer interests over worker needs, making censure the only democratic response to this betrayal.

Talks may have failed, but there is still light at the end of the tunnel. All parties seek a remedy to the 2023 pension reforms, and toppling the government once again would only plunge France back into the all-too-familiar political chaos. Although the deadline has passed, it is now more crucial than ever for all representatives to return to the table and reach a deal.

Bayrou broke his word to Parliament and workers by refusing to allow debate on lowering the retirement age after promising lawmakers would have the "last word" on pension reform. The failed talks expose his government's subservience to employer interests over worker needs, making censure the only democratic response to this betrayal.