France 2010

France’s retirement income system comprises an earnings-related public pension with a minimum pension level; two mandatory occupational pension plans for blue and white collar workers respectively; and voluntary occupational plans.

The overall index value for the French system could be increased by:

• increasing the level of funded contributions thereby increasing the level of assets over time;
• increasing the state pension age over time;
• increasing the labour force participation rate amongst older workers; and
• improving the regulatory requirements for the privatepension system.