Former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin is advocating for the inclusion of “social dialogue” within the French Constitution. He asserts he has learned from the 2006 failure of the First Employment Contract (CPE) reform, a controversial youth employment law. Villepin intends to prioritize the role of trade unions, giving them “first place” in social negotiations. This proposal comes in conjunction with his defense of a points-based pension system. He believes enshrining social dialogue will foster a more collaborative approach to future reforms. The ex-Prime Minister’s initiative reflects ongoing debate surrounding labor relations and pension systems in France. This move seeks to preempt potential future social unrest stemming from reform efforts.