French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the suspension of the pension reform, initially declared by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, is only a 'postponement' rather than an outright suspension or abrogation. Macron's statement, made from Slovenia on October 21, 2025, shocked political circles, as he indicated that the next milestone age of 63, originally set for January 2027, would now be delayed to January 2028, financed through savings. This move has sparked criticism from opposition parties and unions, who oppose the funding strategy involving contributions from retirees and health insurers, and the increased under-indexation of pensions. Critics, including unions like CFDT, CGT, and political figures from La France Insoumise, argue that the measures unfairly burden retirees and are misleading, as the core pension age remains unchanged at 64. Macron's contradictory statements and the decision to delay the reform have caused political turmoil, with opposition parties and unions accusing the government of deception and planning to use the financial measures to justify the delay. The controversy underscores the ongoing political tension surrounding pension reforms in France, with debates over the true impact on retirees and the government's transparency.