No recent president has had a deeper effect on France’s economy, society and politics. And many French despise him for it.
Author: ADAM NOSSITER
Union Leader Emerges as Public Face of French Strike
Philippe Martinez has used the strike to revive his moribund movement and rise as a visible counterpoint to President Emmanuel Macron.
Macron Scraps Proposal to Raise Retirement Age in France
Faced with an unrelenting protest over proposed changes in France’s generous pension system, officials withdraw a move to raise the full-benefit retirement age to 64 from the present 62.
At the Heart of France’s Long Strikes, a Fight Between the Haves and the Have-Nots
A protest over President Emmanuel Macron’s pension overhaul, now in its sixth week, is amplified by 200 years of French history.
Macron Stands by Contested Pension Plan, Despite Pressure From Marathon Strike
In his annual New Year’s Eve speech, President Emmanuel Macron of France hinted there could be changes to his plan, though he insisted “fear shouldn’t mean inaction.”
General Who Was Algeria’s De Facto Ruler Dies, Leaving a Power Vacuum
Gen. Ahmed Gaïd Salah arranged the ouster of the country’s longtime president this year, while cracking down on a protest movement that demanded broader change.
3 French Executives Convicted in Suicides of 35 Workers
The employees at France Télécom killed themselves in the mid-2000s after management sought to reduce the work force through a policy of harassment, a court found.
3 French Executives Convicted in Suicides of 35 Workers
The employees at France Télécom killed themselves in the mid-2000s after management sought to reduce the work force through a policy of harassment, a court found.
Military’s Preferred Candidate Named Winner in Algeria Election
Antigovernment protesters took to the streets to reject the vote as illegitimate. They boycotted the election, which had a record low turnout.
Unrest Marks Algerian Election, as Protesters Boycott the Vote
The protesters who toppled the longtime president say the vote is window dressing for the corrupt officials who still control the country.