Published 1 year ago

More than 300 arrested as pension protests grip France

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More than 300 people have been arrested amid protests against French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to bypass the French legislature to increase to the age of eligibility for pensions from 62 to 64.

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Times of India

France faces weekend of protests over pension reform

Europe News: France on Saturday braced for a weekend of protests, after a second night of unrest sparked by President Emmanuel Macron imposing an unpopular pension.

1 year ago·India

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BBC News

Violence erupts in Paris as pension protests continue

Demonstrators are angry at President Macron's decision to force through pension reforms.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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NZ Herald

Protests erupt in France over Macron's pension move

President Macron invoked special constitutional power to skirt vote in parliament.

1 year ago·Auckland, New Zealand

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Globo

France has new protests against retirement reform approved by decree

At least 300 people were arrested, mostly in Paris; protests also took place in other French cities after the president approved reform by decree

1 year ago·Brazil

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The Sun

Rioters set fire to town hall & clash with cops as protests rage on across France after Macron forced pension reform

RIOTERS torched a town hall in France’s third-largest city Lyon overnight, as furious protests over planned raises to the country’s pension age continue to blaze. Angry crowds chanting “revolution” also swarmed onto the largest square in Paris during a second night of major rioting in France. AFPRiots have continued in France for a second day[/caption] AFPCrowds torched a town hall in France’s third-largest city Lyon[/caption] AFPThe doors were …

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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RTÉ

France faces weekend of protests over pension reform

France is bracing for a weekend of protests, after a second night of unrest sparked by President Emmanuel Macron imposing an unpopular pension overhaul without a parliament vote.

1 year ago·Ireland

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