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The state pension In France is more like a state benefit so the takepayers burden is greater , adding to the problem is the weakness in private pensions laws , resulting in greater dependence on the state pension . Funding that as folk grow older and not extend its retirement age is something that will hit France hard . Its happened in many countries but France system is not fundable.. see below ::
"" The scheme aims to provide up to a maximum of 50% of the retiree's income during their 25 highest earning years up to the Plafond de la sécurité sociale (€41,136 annually in 2022). The state scheme is financed by a payroll tax known as "social security""