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French protesters prepare last-ditch bid to stop pension overhaulPresident Emmanuel Macron's decision to force the reform through with special constitutional powers prompted angry protests this spring.WorldJun 6, 2023
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French constitutional court approves Macron’s retirement age plansPresident Emmanuel Macron's drive to increase the retirement age to 64 from 62 has provoked months of labour strikes and protests.WorldApr 14, 2023
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Paris trash strike ends as pension protest numbers begin to shrinkTuesday's protests in Paris saw dozens of arrests and flare ups of violence, though significantly fewer people participated in the action nationwide.WorldMar 29, 2023
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French police brace for violence as new pension protests eruptDemonstrations got underway peacefully Tuesday morning, with large crowds in multiple cities. But police braced for violence later in the day.WorldMar 28, 2023
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Renewed protests erupt in France over Macron’s retirement age pushOpposition parties were expected to start procedures later Friday for a no-confidence vote on the government led by Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne.WorldMar 17, 2023
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Nationwide strikes, protests break out in France over government’s pension changesFrench workers would have to work longer before receiving a pension under the new rules — with the nominal retirement age rising to 64 from 62.WorldJan 19, 2023
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France’s far right take to the streets in protest of COVID-19 vaccine rulesFrench virus infections are spiking and hospitalizations are rising. The government is trying to speed up vaccination to protect vulnerable populations and avoid new lockdowns.HealthJul 24, 2021
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Pension strike brings France’s transport system to a haltFrustrated travellers ran into transportation mayhem across France, as unions dug in for what they hope is a protracted strike against plans to redesign the national retirement system.WorldDec 6, 2019
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Protests in France over pension reform shuts down transit, Eiffel TowerOrganizers hope for a mass outpouring of anger at President Emmanuel Macron for his centerpiece reform, seen as threatening the hard-fought French way of life.WorldDec 5, 2019
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