French Retirement Age Increase Approved Despite Protests
French President Emmanuel Macron's controversial pension reform, which raises the retirement age to 64 from 62, has been approved by the Constitutional Council, despite months of protests and strikes. The legislation remains deeply unpopular, with spontaneous protests breaking out after the decision was announced. Labor unions have called on Macron to withdraw the reform, but officials say it will be turned into law in the coming days. The opposition and unions have vowed to continue fighting the reform, with protests planned for May 1st.