Macron defiant as anger smoulders over French pension reform

Macron defiant as anger smoulders over French pension reform

French President Emmanuel Macron told allies Tuesday he plans to keep the government in place and not dissolve parliament, defying opponents and widespread public anger over his pensions reform. Police arrested another 234 people in Paris on Monday night during clashes between protesters and security forces, with several groups burning trash bins, bikes and other objects. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Commentatori Douglas Herbert tells us mo…

“This reform is a necessity”: Emmanuel Macron stands firm despite the protests

Une prise de parole très attendue. Emmanuel Macron a enfin pris la parole, cinq jours après le passage en force, avec le 49.3, de la très contestée réforme des retraites, lors d’une interview télévisée sur TF1 et France 2. Le président de la République reste déterminé à ce que cette dernière entre en vigueur « d’ici la fin de l’année », a-t-il annoncé. « Ce texte va poursuivre son chemin démocratique », avance l’homme politique. Tout juste 48 h …

Macron’s under fire for governmental deficiencies and pension reforms

Macron is under mounting criticism for governmental deficiencies and controversial pension reforms. He is set to give an interview today to several French media outlets to explain the positions recently taken by his government, specially pushing the pension reforms without a parliamentary vote, under article 49.3.

LIVE - Pension reform: Macron speaks on TF1 and France 2 at 13:00 this Wednesday

Yesterday evening, opponents of pension reform gathered in France for a sixth evening of wild demonstrations, marred by clashes and fires.

Macron defiant as anger smoulders over French pension reform

Ignoring calls from opponents, Macron said there would be no government reshuffle, no fresh parliamentary elections and no referendum on his controversial pension reform.

President Macron Defiant as Anger Smoulders over French Pension Reform

Emmanuel Macron appeared defiant on Tuesday after his government narrowly survived no-confidence votes over an increase in the retirement age. Macron said 'riots do not prevail over the representatives of the people'.