France's reappointed prime minister has offered to suspend controversial reforms to the country's pension system, days after returning to the top role.

Emmanuel Macron's pension reform, which gradually raises the age at which a worker can retire on a full pension from 62 to 64, was forced through without a vote in parliament after weeks of street protests in 2023.

Sebastien Lecornu said on Tuesday he would postpone the introduction of the scheme, one of Mr Macron's main economic policies, until after the 2027 presidential election.

With two no-confidence votes in parliament this week, Mr Lecornu had little choice but to make the offer to secure the support of left-wing MPs who demanded it as the price of their support for his survival.

Image: Mr Lecornu in parliament on Tuesday. Pic:

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