Jean-Philippe Tanguy, deputy group leader of the National Rally (RN) in the National Assembly, clarified that the party has not proposed a policy of "full pension for everyone at 62 years old." He explained that the RN's pension plan allows for retirement between the ages of 60 and 62, depending on when a person entered the workforce. A full pension is available only after completing the required number of contribution quarters, which vary based on the individual's work history. For example, someone who started working at 24 would need to work until 66 to qualify for a full pension, as they would need between 40 and 42 years of contributions. The automatic full pension age remains fixed at 67, Tanguy emphasized. Tanguy described France's financial situation as "very serious" and stressed the need to "regain control" of public finances, pointing to the loss of financial sovereignty. He noted that more than half of France's national debt is held by foreign investors, which he said makes the country vulnerable to external pressures. At a time of increasing financial strain from global markets, Marine Le Pen, the RN's presidential candidate, has outlined a plan to correct public accounts. Her goal is to achieve "140 billion euros in net savings by 2032 compared to 2026." She also plans to reform the current pension system by addressing "unfair or inefficient measures" to generate "between 15 and 20 billion euros in savings over the long term," which would help fund her reforms and reduce the deficit left by former President Emmanuel Macron. Tanguy defended another RN proposal — offering a free driver's license to all young people with a clean criminal record — as an "economic integration tool." He argued that the measure is important for improving employment, education, and training opportunities. While calling the policy "generous," he stressed its significance for economic development. Tanguy also dismissed claims that the RN proposes "full pension for everyone at 62 years old" as a "caricature" created by political opponents. He emphasized that the party does not advocate for policies that "cut without cost" but instead seeks to achieve "social justice." Tanguy reiterated that early retirement is possible under the RN's plan but would come with financial penalties. The party's approach aims to balance economic responsibility with fair treatment of citizens, ensuring that reforms do not disproportionately burden any group. He stressed the importance of maintaining fiscal stability while addressing the needs of the population.