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politics3 years ago•7 min saved

Small-town France protests Macron's pension reform.

Small and mid-size towns in France have been leading the protests against President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform, with some places staging the biggest rallies in living memory. The deeply unpopular reform has exacerbated resentment of the government, particularly in rural areas where people feel abandoned by the state. The proposed measures are seen as unfair and will disproportionately affect low-skilled workers who start their careers early, as well as women. The recent surge in violent clashes triggered by the government's use of executive powers has stoked fears of a revival of Yellow Vest-styled unrest in the coming weeks.

via FRANCE 24 English|

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politics3 years ago

"French Protests Challenge Macron's Leadership Amid Pension Overhaul"

France is preparing for another round of protests, which will test President Emmanuel Macron's handling of the crisis. The protests, which are expected to be led by the Yellow Vests movement, come amid growing frustration over the government's handling of the pandemic and economic crisis. Macron has promised to address the concerns of the protesters, but many remain skeptical of his ability to deliver meaningful change.

via Financial Times|

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politics3 years ago•2 min saved

France in Turmoil Over Macron's Pension Reforms

Refinery strikes and protests continue in France over the government's decision to raise the state pension age without a parliamentary vote. The unrest has led to clashes with riot police and rubbish piling up on the streets of Paris. President Emmanuel Macron is facing his biggest challenge since the Yellow Vests protests of 2018. The pension reform raises the retirement age by two years to 64, which the government says is necessary to prevent the system from collapsing. A day of nationwide industrial action is scheduled for Thursday.

via Reuters|

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politics3 years ago•3 min saved

"Garbage Strikes Spark Chaos in Paris Streets"

Riot police clashed with protesters for a second night in Paris as demonstrations continued against the government’s plans to raise the French pension age. The growing unrest since the start of the year, which has resulted in a wave of strikes and rubbish piling up on the streets of the French capital, has left President Emmanuel Macron with the gravest challenge to his authority since the so-called “Gilets Jaunes” or “Yellow Vest” protests of December 2018. More than eight out of 10 French people are unhappy with the government’s decision to skip the vote in parliament on changing the retirement age and 65 percent want strikes and protests to continue.

via Al Jazeera English|

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