Dominique de Villepin, the former prime minister of France, is exploring the idea of including the principle of social negotiation in both the law and possibly the Constitution. Although he has not officially announced his candidacy for the upcoming presidential election, he has already begun sharing his policy ideas. If elected, he plans to formally establish the principle of social negotiation, emphasizing the need for trade unions to have a central role in these discussions through a social charter. Villepin recently appeared on Grand Jury, a program on RTL-M6-Public Sénat-Ouest France, on Sunday, September 27. During the interview, he reflected on the political challenges he faced in 2006 with the introduction of the first employment contract (CPE), which was an indefinite contract with a two-year trial period intended for people under the age of 26. The proposal was met with significant opposition from youth organizations and trade unions, leading to its eventual withdrawal. Villepin stated that he has taken "all possible lessons" from the CPE experience, especially the importance of conducting thorough consultations, which he plans to apply to his proposed pension reform. Villepin's pension reform plan includes several steps, starting with the formation of a commission of experts, followed by a social conference. In parallel, a citizens' convention would be held, and if necessary, a referendum could be considered. His approach centers on a points-based pension system, which would allow individuals greater flexibility in choosing their retirement age. However, he insists that this freedom must be balanced with certain requirements to ensure sustainability. Under this system, the value of each point would be determined by social partners—such as trade unions and employer organizations—based on factors like life expectancy and the professional sector of the individual. Villepin's proposal aims to create a more flexible yet balanced approach to pensions, reflecting his broader emphasis on social negotiation and consensus-building in shaping public policy.