"France's Pension Reform Sparks Ongoing Protests"

France's controversial pension reform, which includes raising the retirement age from 62 to 64, has been signed into law despite months of protests and strikes. Unions have vowed to continue fighting, with more protests planned. The reform has inflamed tensions and focused anger on President Emmanuel Macron, who bypassed a parliamentary vote to push it through. The current system is no longer sustainable, according to the government, but opponents argue that it undermines the country's social support system. The controversy could ultimately harm Macron's chances of re-election in 2027.