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politics2 years ago

French pension overhaul faces last-ditch protest effort.

French unions are set to stage a 14th day of protests against the government's plans to raise the retirement age to 64. The unions are holding the nationwide strike just two days before an opposition-sponsored bill aimed at cancelling the minimum pension age increase is reviewed by parliament. President Emmanuel Macron's decision to force the reform through with special constitutional powers prompted angry protests this spring, but the issue has slowly moved down the media agenda, making it harder for unions to mobilise.

via Reuters|
#emmanuel-macron#french-unions#lawmakers
politics2 years ago

"French Unrest: Pension Protests and Clashes with Security Forces"

French unions continue to protest against the government's pension reform, with activists barging into the Paris headquarters of luxury goods company LVMH and disrupting garbage collection and river traffic. The Constitutional Council is set to rule on the legality of the bill that will raise the state pension age by two years to 64. If approved, the government hopes this will put an end to the protests, which have at times turned violent. Macron has said he will organise a meeting with unions after the Council's decision to work on other proposals, but unions say this will be short-lived if he is not ready to discuss withdrawing the pension reform.

via Reuters|
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politics2 years ago

French workers plan massive protests over pension reform

French unions and protesters marched across the country in opposition to President Emmanuel Macron's pension bill, which raises the retirement age by two years to 64. Talks between the prime minister and labour unions failed to break the political stalemate, with union leaders and protesters calling for the legislation to be withdrawn. The protests represent the most serious challenge to Macron's authority since the "Yellow Vest" revolt four years ago, and polls show a wide majority of French oppose the pension legislation. The Constitutional Council will give its verdict on the pension bill on April 14th.

via Reuters|
#emmanuel-macron#french-unions#labour-groups
europe2 years ago

French pension reform talks fail, sparking fresh strikes.

French union leaders have denounced a meeting with Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne over a divisive pension reform, calling it a failure. The reform includes hiking the minimum retirement age from 62 to 64, which has sparked months of mass protests. Unions have called for record turnout at protest rallies on Thursday, the 11th day of nationwide action against the bill. The country's Constitutional Council will give its final say on the pension changes on April 14, the last step before they are signed into law.

via FRANCE 24 English|
#democratic-crisis#europe#french-unions
politics2 years ago

"France Prepares for More Protests as Macron Stands Firm on Pension Plans"

French unions have vowed to continue protests against French President Emmanuel Macron's pension reforms, with the 10th general strike taking place on Tuesday. While the number of protesters decreased compared to last week, around 730,000 people protested in total. The strikes hit sectors including public transport, schools, energy plants, and oil refineries, causing fuel shortages. Macron's administration has not shown signs of revising the reforms, but Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has invited union representatives to meet next week for talks. Major trade unions are still planning a further day of strikes and protests next Thursday.

via POLITICO Europe|
#emmanuel-macron#french-unions#pension-reforms