Pension reform: what is foreseen for mothers?

Mom, it’s hard work that brings no income. In the face of a heavily criticized pension reform, questions abound. The measures already condemn many professionals to work longer despite their uninterrupted presence throughout their careers. So what will happen to the many women who have had to interrupt their activities to care for their children for varying periods of time?

Currently, men’s retirement is 39% higher than that of women. As we know, they are the ones who hold partial jobs and positions with lower incomes. Intended by default for the education of children, they do not take advantage of the best opportunities and often sacrifice a part of their career for the family. While the government is committed to halving the gap between the two pensions by 2027, and to see it disappear completely by 2050, the new law includes amendments to protect mothers. But what exactly is it?

Mothers and pensions: what to expect?

Women who have had a full career at age 63 will be eligible for an additional 5% premium. That is to say, the mothers’ pension could be increased up to 5%. Currently mothers can start from the age of 62 provided they have a full career, and are eligible for a 10% raise. With the reform, only mothers of three children will also receive a 10% increase, extended to the professions and lawyers.

With regards to trimesters, parents had until now an increase of four trimesters for the birth or adoption of a child born after 2010 and 4 trimesters earmarked for his or her education. The trimesters required for adoption and education must be shared between the two parents. The retirement age is set back by two years and these eight quarters of increase should be compensated by the two extra years of work and will therefore no longer be allocated systematically. The government still expects a minimum of two quarters of an increase per child.

Although this reform includes specific measures for mothers, it nevertheless remains deeply unequal for women, while society relies on it to guarantee all of tomorrow’s adult education and to ensure day-to-day care for loved ones.