Macron's pension overhaul faces fierce opposition from French protestors.

French President Emmanuel Macron's pension plan, which includes raising the retirement age from 62 to 64, has been validated by a committee of lawmakers, despite nationwide protests and strikes. Unions are hoping to demonstrate the political consequences of the change, which Macron has promoted as central to his vision for making the French economy more competitive. The president has argued that something must be done, with France's retired population expected to increase from 16 to 21 million people by 2050.