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.
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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.”
As Rail Strike Upends Holiday Plans in France, a Fight Over Blame
With no Christmas truce in the long strike, many travelers can’t get to family gatherings, and the government and unions are pointing fingers at each other.
Amid Chaos of Daily Commutes, Strikers and Macron Compete for the Commuters
The government is banking that anger at the strikers for making life miserable will tip the scales of public opinion in its favor. So far that is not happening.
France’s Pension Changes Won’t Affect Older Workers, Prime Minister Vows
Workers would be urged to work until 64, two years past the legal retirement age, the government said, revealing details of a planned pension overhaul that has prompted strikes.
Strikes Spread Across France for 6th Day, but Government Defends Its Pension Plans
Protesters took to the streets again to protest President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to overhaul the retirement system. His government showed no sign of backing down.
France’s Weekend of Discontent: Yellow Vest and Pension Protesters Gather
Few trains were running and most Paris metro lines were closed in the face of a strike and the long-running protests.
General Strike in France Challenges Macron’s Latest Ambition for Change
The president wants to combine a complex of 42 different generous pension schemes into one state system. It scares fellow citizens. And his personal style grates on many.
Under Scrutiny for Wealth, Powerful Boss of Mexico’s Oil Workers Union Resigns
The resignation of Carlos Romero Deschamps, who is under investigation for his unexplained wealth, is an important step for President Andrés Manuel López Obrador in his fight against corruption.