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.

Published 12 days ago · Paris, France

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Times of India

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