President Emmanuel Macron of France, in his first remarks since pushing through a rise in the retirement age, was firm and unapologetic.
Tag: Constitutions
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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.
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Macron Faces an Angry France Alone
President Emmanuel Macron saw his decision to push through a change in the retirement age as necessary, but the price may be high.
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Nashville Sues to Block Law That Would Shrink its Council by Half
The law would limit the size of a city or county legislative body to 20 members; the Nashville Metropolitan Council has 40.
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Macron Calls for Enshrining the Right to Abortion in the French Constitution
President Emmanuel Macron honored Gisèle Halimi, a lawyer who worked for the legalization of abortion, but some of her family members and supporters assailed his use of her legacy.