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New Social Contract for Experienced Careers [France Focus]
As France looks ahead to 2050 with a population of 23 million seniors, the labour market is undergoing an unprecedented shift. The 2026 Seniors Plan, anchored in the law of 24 October 2025, aims to correct a French anomaly: an activity rate for 60–64 year-olds stuck at 35.5%.
Rights and protections for senior workers
The new legal framework strengthens protection against dismissal, encourages continued employment, and promotes skills retention. Employers are encouraged to adopt senior policies and to value experience as a strategic asset rather than a cost.
A new deal for experienced careers
The 2026 Seniors Plan is not only about rights; it is about redefining the place of older workers in the economy. Training, redeployment, and flexible retirement paths are at the heart of a more inclusive and efficient labour market.