Neither President Emmanuel Macron nor opponents of his pension overhaul were ready to back down on a new day of strikes and marches, with fears of rising anger and violence.
Tag: Paris (France)
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Spasms of Violence and ‘Wild Protests’ Jolt Paris
Opponents of pension overhaul, mostly young people, hold nightly “wild protests,” marked by vandalism, saying it is the only way to make their voices heard.
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In Paris, Protests Over Pension Law Take On a Hint of Menace
Peaceful solidarity alternates with the threat of violence, and all of France waits to see which way the standoff will turn.
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A Parisian Designer Builds His Dream House in a Former Brothel
Ramdane Touhami has turned a haute bohemian landmark into an audacious showcase for his inimitable, fearless creativity.
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Macron Plots Next Move in French Pensions Dispute
The future of President Emmanuel Macron’s second term was unclear after a no-confidence vote triggered by his effort to raise France’s retirement age fell short by only nine votes.