Letters: France wrong to stop some people working after retirement age

To the Editor,

I agree with Nick Inman – everyone should be allowed to continue past the official (final) retirement age of 67. Indeed, many want to, whether for financial reasons or just for fun.

Like Mr Inman, I am a youthful 67-year-old and still an auto-entrepreneur. 

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While working in France I have contributed to the obligatory training fund but have been informed that my account was automatically closed when I reached 67. 

I have tried explaining I am still working, and want to use the money in my account to learn Italian. “No, your account is closed.” End of the matter.

Clearly, France still has some catching-up to do with the modern world. The fact is that many people enjoy their work, while others continue to work out of financial necessity.

Jilly Grange, by email

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