Paris Faces Garbage Pile-Up and Rat Invasion Amid Ongoing Pension Strikes.

Garbage collectors in Paris have been on strike since March 6 over President Emmanuel Macron's proposals to raise the pension age from 62 to 64, resulting in tons of garbage piling up on the streets of Paris. The trash buildup has sparked health concerns among Parisians, with many fearing a rat invasion is imminent. The strike has affected other cities like Rennes, Le Havre, and Nantes. The reform would increase the age of retirement for garbage collectors, who currently retire at the age of 57 because of difficult working conditions.