Thibault Bazin
In short
Thibault Bazin is a French Republican politician who has represented Meurthe-et-Moselle's 4th constituency in the National Assembly since 2017. He is currently in the news for his role as the general rapporteur for the Social Security budget, specifically regarding his warnings about potential cash flow crises and his proposals for pension reforms.
Who they are now
He is a member of the National Assembly and serves as the general rapporteur for the Social Security budget. In this capacity, he oversees the financial planning and deficit reduction strategies for France's social security system.
Why they are in the news
He is trending due to his warnings that the Social Security system faces a short-term cash flow risk without a proper budget and his proposal to let social partners decide on pension freezes instead of government mandates.
An example of their work
As the rapporteur for the Social Security budget, he has proposed an alternative to freezing pensions above 1,260 euros. His suggestion includes a 1.4% pension increase in 2027 if unions and employers cannot reach an agreement.
Sources
- Thibault Bazin
- Sans budget de la «Sécu», un «risque» de crise de trésorerie à court terme, avertit son rapporteur Thibault Bazin
- Retraites : Plutôt que le très contesté gel des pensions, une autre solution mise sur la table
- Gel des retraites : Thibault Bazin veut confier l’arbitrage aux partenaires sociaux