Tag: National Rally (France)

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.

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.

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.

In France, an Outburst Is a Setback for the Far Right

For the first time, the National Rally is the main opposition party in Parliament. But can it use its new perch to convince voters it has changed?

Macron the Disrupter Seeks Direction

He wants to lead a united Europe to independence. But the world has changed on him.