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Chaos erupts in French parliament as Macron bypasses vote and forces through controversial pensions bill

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French President Emmanuel Macron's government on Thursday (Mar 16) rammed a controversial pension reform through parliament without a vote, sparking angry protests in Paris and other cities as well as tumult in the legislature.

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TRT World

France braces for more protests as anger rages over Macron's pension reform

A peaceful rally kicked off in the town of Compiegne north of Paris and a demonstration was planned in the nation's capital later on Saturday after two nights of unrest.

2 years ago·Istanbul, Türkiye

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Financial Post

Protests resume in France amid anger at Macron's pension age reform

A broad alliance of France’s main unions has said it would continue to mobilize to try to force a U-turn on the changes.

2 years ago·Canada

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RIA Novosti [🇷🇺-affiliated]

More than 60 people were detained at a rally in Paris against pension reform

More than 60 people were detained during a demonstration against pension reform at Place de la Concorde in Paris, BFM reported referring to the police. RIA Novosti, 18.03.2023

2 years ago·Russian Federation

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Infobae

Social explosion in France: with thousands of demonstrators in the streets, the battle against pension reform continues

With the Paris ring road cut off for half an hour, high schools blocked, 10,000 tons of garbage accumulated in the capital or the invasion of railroads in Bordeaux and Toulon, the unrest of the French took on multiple forms

2 years ago·Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Common Dreams

French Protests Escalate Over Attempt to Force Retirement Age Hike

On Thursday, President Emmanuel Macron forwarded a plan to raise the retirement age without a National Assembly vote.

2 years ago·United States

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Japan Today

Violent protests in France over Macron’s retirement age push

Angry protesters took to the streets in Paris and other cities for a second day on Friday, trying to pressure lawmakers to bring down French President Emmanuel Macron's government and doom the unpopular retirement age increase he's trying to impose without a vote in the National Assembly. A day after Prime Minister…

2 years ago·Sakado, Japan

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