# Combining work and retirement: publication of decrees and criticism of new rules

> On November 3, 2026, the decrees reforming the combination of work and retirement were published, providing for a reduction in pensions starting in 2027 in the event of a return to work for new retirees. The following day, an article denounced the asymmetry of the rules, with elected officials retaining advantages while French citizens would be more heavily penalized. On November 6, certain industrial sectors expressed their concern over the restriction on combining income from employment starting January 1.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 3 events nationwide, followed from 3 November 2026 to 8 November 2026. 21 articles from 16 sources (social); last updated on 8 November 2026 at 09:00.

- Status: ongoing
- Category: Social
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 3 November 2026 at 11:58
- Updated: 8 November 2026 at 09:00
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/322-combining-work-and-retirement-publication-of-decrees-and-criticism-of-new-rules

## Reported figures

- 7 000 euros
- 7 000 €
- euro
- 7.000 euros

## Timeline (3 events)

### 3 November 2026 — [Publication of decrees on combining employment and retirement applicable in 2027](https://acturadar.com/en/events/8211-publication-of-decrees-on-combining-employment-and-retirement-applicable-in-2027.md)

The decrees reforming the combination of employment and retirement have been published. The new rules, which only concern new retirees, provide for a reduction in pensions in the event of a return to work from 2027.

14 sources, 19 articles · Nationwide

### 4 November 2026 — [Holding both job and pension: criticism of benefits reserved for elected officials](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9734-holding-both-job-and-pension-criticism-of-benefits-reserved-for-elected.md)

An article criticizes the asymmetry in rules regarding holding both a job and a pension, noting that elected officials retain advantages while French citizens are more heavily penalized.

1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide

### 6 November 2026 — [Le durcissement du cumul emploi-retraite inquiète certains secteurs](https://acturadar.com/en/events/10983-le-durcissement-du-cumul-emploi-retraite-inquiete-certains-secteurs.md)

À partir du 1er janvier, les retraités verront leur droit au cumul d'un revenu d'activité restreint, ce qui inquiète certains secteurs industriels.

1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide

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