Macron's pension bill sparks fiery protests and political turmoil in France.

French President Emmanuel Macron has used a special constitutional power to force through his controversial plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 for most workers, after calculating he did not have enough votes in the National Assembly to pass it. The move has sparked protests and a no confidence motion from a coalition of left-wing and far-right lawmakers. However, political consultant Julien Hoez believes Macron and his party will survive the vote, despite the controversy. The measure has been criticised for negatively impacting women, public sector workers and those on lower pay.