President Emmanuel Macron rammed a proposal to raise the legal age of retirement through France’s Parliament without a vote, touching off violent protests and angering lawmakers.
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Protests Resume in France After Macron Pushes Through Pension Bill
After President Emmanuel Macron pushed his unpopular pension bill through Parliament without a vote, demonstrations about the changes broke out again — including a violent standoff in Paris.
Singing and Banging, French Lawmakers Vow to Stop Pension Change
Parties from the left and right erupted in anger after learning of the government’s plans to adopt the measure without a vote.
What’s Next for Opponents of Macron’s Retirement Plan?
A protest at Place de la Concorde in Paris began as a jovial scene, but devolved as night fell and violent protesters clashed with the police.
6 Cities on 5 Continents That Are Reimagining Urban Life
What we can learn from creative city initiatives, from Sydney to Paris.
Garbage Piles Up in Protest Against France’s Pension Change
A bill raising the retirement age for most workers by two years, to 64, could become law this week despite widespread protests, including a strike by garbage workers in Paris and elsewhere.
The 15-Minute City: Where Urban Planning Meets Conspiracy Theories
Is having all of life’s amenities within a 15-minute walk convenient? Or is it a government leash? We explain.
The French Like Protesting, but This Frenchman May Like It the Most
Jean-Baptiste Reddé has hoisted his giant, colorful signs in nearly every street protest for over a decade, embodying France’s enduring passion for demonstrations.
Across Paris, an Invader Unleashes His Art
Mosaics by a street artist, who calls himself “Invader,” have become part of the fabric of the city. They are everywhere — if you look for them.
Élisabeth Borne, France’s Prime Minister, on Her Harrowing Story
The daughter of an Auschwitz survivor, Élisabeth Borne has avoided bringing her past into politics, even when it might be appropriate.