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politics2 years ago

Macron faces protests and crackdowns during visits to French towns.

Local law enforcement officers in Ganges, France confiscated saucepans used by protesters to make noise during demonstrations against Emmanuel Macron's visit to a high school. The officer referred to a ban on "portable sound devices" and "entertainment devices" issued by local authorities. Macron is currently touring the country to reconcile with the public after his controversial pensions reform became law. Pans and trowels were also used by crowds of demonstrators to disrupt Macron's visit to the town of Muttersholtz on Wednesday.

via POLITICO Europe|
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politics2 years ago

France's Top Court Approves Macron's Controversial Pension Reform Bill.

France's Constitutional Council has approved President Emmanuel Macron's controversial pensions reform bill, which raises the legal age of retirement to 64 from 62. However, it blocked several other measures, including a "senior index" aimed at encouraging the employment of senior workers. The ruling is a victory for Macron, but it is unlikely to quell the protest movement that has rocked France in recent months. Some trade unions have warned they will continue protesting the pensions reform. The partial turning down of the bill opens the door for more talks between the government and the trade unions.

via POLITICO Europe|
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politics2 years ago

France in Turmoil as Pension Reforms Spark Protests and Strikes.

As protests continue in France over President Emmanuel Macron's proposal to raise the minimum retirement age to 64, far-right leader Marine Le Pen is being taken more seriously as a potential successor to Macron. Le Pen has condemned the change but has kept a low profile, projecting an image of sobriety compared with the government's outraged opponents on the hard-left. While opinion polls show Le Pen is currently slightly more popular than Macron, some experts warn against jumping to conclusions about her prospects.

via Yahoo News|
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politics2 years ago

"King Charles' France Visit Cancelled Amid Turmoil and Protests"

King Charles' first overseas visit as U.K. monarch to France has been postponed due to ongoing protests over pensions reform. French President Emmanuel Macron suggested the postponement during a phone call with Charles, citing the risk of incidents. Trade unions have announced a new day of protests for Tuesday, raising fresh fears of disruption to Charles' itinerary. The cancellation has been seen as an admission of a deepening political crisis in France. Macron vowed that a new date would be set for the early summer.

via POLITICO Europe|
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europe2 years ago

France in Turmoil: Pension Protests Turn Violent and Fuel Public Anger.

At least 457 people were arrested and 441 security forces injured during nationwide protests against French President Emmanuel Macron’s pensions reform. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin praised the police for protecting the more than one million people who marched around France. The most violent day of protests since they began in January saw 903 fires lit in the streets of Paris. The pensions reform cleared parliament last week in controversial circumstances, but protesters are calling for its withdrawal.

via FRANCE 24 English|
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politics2 years ago

Macron stands firm on controversial pension reform amidst ongoing protests.

French President Emmanuel Macron defends his unpopular pensions reform, which includes raising the retirement age to 64 from 62 and extending contributions, despite protests and strikes. Macron accuses opposition parties of preferring to create more deficits to avoid tough decisions and lashes out at "factions" and "groups that use extreme violence" to challenge the reform. The French government invoked a controversial constitutional maneuver to bypass a parliamentary vote, leading to criticism from trade unions. Despite a hit in popularity ratings, Macron shows no sign of caving to political pressure and plans to follow the parliamentary process.

via POLITICO Europe|
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politics2 years ago

Nationwide Protests in France Challenge Macron's Pension Reform

French President Emmanuel Macron's government faces several motions of no confidence in the National Assembly after passing a deeply unpopular pensions reform bill. Protests erupted in major cities over the weekend, and industrial action is expected to disrupt public transport, refineries, universities, and waste collection this week. The French president's second mandate hinges on the success of the pensions reform, which would increase the legal age of retirement to 64 from 62 and extend contributions for a full pension. If the government survives the no confidence votes, it will still face a wave of protests and the risk of more social unrest.

via POLITICO Europe|
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politics2 years ago

Macron's Domestic Agenda in Jeopardy Amid Defiant Show of Force on Pension Reform

French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to bypass parliament and impose his deeply unpopular pensions reform has revealed an uncompromising and weakened leader who now faces severe backlash from emboldened opposition lawmakers and protesters. Macron's troops still have a lot to learn when it comes to old-style politicking. The move destroys prospects of a closer alliance between Macron's Renaissance party and the conservative Les Républicains following a string of ad-hoc deals in recent months.

via POLITICO Europe|
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