Parties from the left and right erupted in anger after learning of the government’s plans to adopt the measure without a vote.
Tag: Macron, Emmanuel (1977- )
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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.
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What’s Next for Opponents of Macron’s Retirement Plan?
A protest at Place de la Concorde in Paris began as a jovial scene, but devolved as night fell and violent protesters clashed with police.
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France’s Battle Over Retirement
After months of street protests across the country, the moment has arrived for a pivotal vote on raising the pension age.
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France Holds Its Breath Over Tense Pension Vote After Large Protests
In a test for President Emmanuel Macron’s political goals, lawmakers will decide on his proposal to raise the retirement age for most workers by two years, to 64.