King Charles' First Overseas Visit as Monarch Postponed Due to Pension Protests in France

King Charles III's first official overseas visit to France has been postponed due to ongoing protests against President Emmanuel Macron's efforts to raise the retirement age. The cancellation came after protests across France, some of which turned violent, to decry Macron's pension bill. Labor unions have called for another nationwide mobilization on Tuesday. The move to raise the minimum retirement age from 62 to 64 has fueled anger for weeks in France, where retirement is a cherished phase of life and the pension system is considered by many to be a key part of the social contract.