Macron’s Government Survives but Faces Wrath of France Over Pension Overhaul Two no-confidence votes failed to oust the cabinet of President Emmanuel Macron over his raising the retirement age to 64 from 62.
Singing and Banging, French Lawmakers Vow to Stop Pension Change Parties from the left and right erupted in anger after learning of the government’s plans to adopt the measure without a vote.
Macron Pushes Through Law in France Raising Retirement Age Lacking parliamentary support, the French president used a special measure to circumvent a vote, a step likely to further enrage opponents.
Garbage Piles Up in Protest Against France’s Pension Change A bill raising the retirement age for most workers by two years, to 64, is expected to become law this week, despite widespread protest, including a strike by garbage workers in Paris and elsewhere.
Élisabeth Borne, France’s Prime Minister, on Her Harrowing Story The daughter of an Auschwitz survivor, Élisabeth Borne has avoided bringing her past into politics, even when it might be appropriate.