A constitutional ruling expected on Friday may be the final legal obstacle for President Emmanuel Macron’s push to increase the retirement age. But the plan hasn’t become any more popular.
Tag: Confederation Generale du Travail (France)
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New Day of Strikes in France as Pension Anger Persists
Labor unions are hoping for a show of strength after President Emmanuel Macron insisted that the new legal retirement age of 64 would be enforced, despite its deep unpopularity.
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Protests Resume in France After Macron Pushes Through Pension Bill
After President Emmanuel Macron pushed his unpopular pension bill through Parliament without a vote, demonstrations about the changes broke out again.
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French Refineries Strike May Presage a Winter of Discontent for Europe
Bitten by inflation, workers are demanding a greater share of the surging profits of energy giants. It’s the kind of unrest leaders fear as they struggle to keep a united front against Russia.