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.
Tag: Pensions and Retirement Plans
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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.
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French Protesters Rally in Last Angry Push Before Pension Bill Vote
Many believe the legislation to raise the retirement age to 64 from 62 will pass Parliament, and they are looking beyond the vote to fight on.
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Garbage Piles Up in Protest Against France’s Pension Change
A bill raising the retirement age for most workers by two years, to 64, is expected to become law this week, despite widespread protest, including a strike by garbage workers in Paris and elsewhere.