The marchers appear to be emboldened by the biggest national demonstrations in years Thursday that kicked off a mass strike-and-protest movement against President Emmanuel Macron’s redesign of the pension system. Continue reading
Frustrated 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. Continue reading
Organizers 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. Continue reading
Saturday marked the ninth straight weekend of protests against French President Emmanuel Macron’s economic reforms. Continue reading
French ‘yellow vest’ protesters marched through Paris and other cities on Saturday to highlight their struggle to make ends meet. Continue reading
Facing exceptional protests, French President Emmanuel Macron is promising to speed up tax relief for struggling workers and to scrap a tax hike for retirees. Continue reading
The organisation SOS Homophobie is calling on the government to launch an anti-homophobia campaign and to offer training to policemen on how to deal with victims. Continue reading