French deputies approved an increase in retirement age

The lower house of French parliament adopted Wednesday the law on reforming the pension system of the country, reports BBC. According to the document, by 2018 the retirement age will rise from 60 to 62 years.

The bill supported by 329 deputies against him were 233 parliamentarians. Now the document to be approved by the Senate.

Against the adoption of the law expressed by representatives of the faction of Socialists, they tried to disrupt the vote, but failed. When the speaker called for an vote, the Left began to demand his resignation.

The French trade union organizations have also not fond of innovations, their leaders are threatening mass protests.

According to estimates of the Government, the law would save about 70 billion euros. Thus, President Nicolas Sarkozy hopes to reduce the budget deficit. Socialist Party of Sarkozy that by blocking the passage of the bill, they do not offer alternative savings measures.