Published 1 year ago

Mass protests in France after Macron vows to continue with pension reform

Summary by Ground News

French unions on Thursday are holding their first mass demonstrations since President Emmanuel Macron inflamed public anger by forcing a higher retirement age through parliament without a vote. Strikes are upending travel, and blockades are expected at ports, refineries and garbage dumps.

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Times of India

Nationwide protests in France after Macron doubles down on pension bill

Europe News: Protests against the legislation -- which lifts the retirement age by two years to 64 -- have drawn huge crowds in rallies organised by unions since J

1 year ago·India

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BBC News

Bordeaux town hall set on fire in France pension protests

Fire engulfs the building's front as violence flares in several cities during pension reform protests.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

French Unions Call New Pension Strikes as One Million March in Nationwide Protests

French unions called for new nationwide strikes and protests next week, coinciding with King Charles III's planned visit to France, after more than 1 million people demonstrated throughout the country Thursday against unpopular pension reforms.

1 year ago·India

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The Guardian

Protesters smash shopfronts in central Paris over pensions reforms – video

Protesters clash with riot police on the streets in Paris on the ninth day of protests over Emmanuel Macron's unpopular pension reforms

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Anger at Macron mounts as French unions hold new protests

Large crowds in Paris and other French cities took to the streets in the first mass demonstrations since President Emmanuel Macron inflamed public anger by forcing a higher retirement age bill through parliament without a vote

1 year ago·India

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