Trafalgar coup on unemployment insurance reform. After days of procrastination over the publication date of the decree that extends the current rules for unemployment compensation before a tightening from December 1, the decision came in the midst of the earthquake of the results of the legislative elections.
The message was sent Sunday evening at 10:41 p.m. on the Matignon services loop intended for journalists: “Gabriel Attal decided this evening to suspend the implementation of the unemployment insurance reform, the publication of the decree of which was scheduled for tomorrow.” Explanation given by the entourage: “it is a form of first gesture”, “a desire to extend a hand”, while the measure has been causing controversy for weeks. A close friend whispers that “this is part of the prerogatives of the Prime Minister…”