The move, made in the hope of addressing an aging population, was decidedly unpopular.
Tag: Pensions and Retirement Plans
Macron Tries Outreach to Head Off Further Protests
After a tumultuous year, the French president is meeting with his opponents in hopes of building bridges. But few seem interested in working with him.
Macron’s Lesson After Riots? France Needs Order ‘at Every Level’
President Emmanuel Macron of France had outlined 100 days to move past protests over his pension reform, but rioting set off by a fatal police shooting jolted the country once more.
France Police Shooting Presents New Challenge for Macron
Protests over the fatal police shooting of a teenager come as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to restore a sense of calm after his pension overhaul ignited turbulence in the streets.
French Pension Plan Protests Erupt Again
After months of widespread protests failed to budge the government, opponents acknowledge that the chances of turning the tide now are slim.
The Sound of France’s Pension Fury? The Saucepan.
Protesters have been harassing the French government in clanky demonstrations that have gone viral in a country with no shortage of kitchenware.
Anger Over Pensions Law Fuels May Day Protests in France
Protesters are still hoping to force the government to reverse its decision to raise the legal retirement age to 64 from 62.
Seeking to Calm Unrest, Macron Calls for a ‘New Pact of Life and Work’
But the French president did not yield on the pension change that has roiled the nation. Labor unions declined to meet for talks, and vowed massive protests on May 1.
Macron’s Plan to Increase the Retirement Age Clears Key Legal Test
A constitutional council reviewing President Emmanuel Macron’s law upheld an increase in the retirement age, but struck down some sections. Anger over the plan remains high.
Protests Persist in France as Macron’s Pension Law Nears Last Hurdle
A constitutional ruling expected on Friday may be the final legal obstacle for President Emmanuel Macron’s push to increase the retirement age. But the plan hasn’t become any more popular.