After ramming through a law raising the retirement age without a full parliamentary vote, the French president faces something approaching a constitutional crisis.
Tag: Pensions and Retirement Plans
Spasms of Violence and ‘Wild Protests’ Jolt Paris
Opponents of pension overhaul, mostly young people, hold nightly “wild protests,” marked by vandalism, saying it is the only way to make their voices heard.
King Charles Postpones Trip to France Amid Pension Protests
For President Emmanuel Macron, who has been the target of widespread fury and protests after he pushed through an increase in the retirement age, a planned royal visit was particularly ill-timed.
New Day of Strikes in France as Pension Anger Persists
The tensions started when President Emmanuel Macron raised the retirement age to 64, and the anger shows no sign of abating.
Macron Denounces Violent Protests in France
President Emmanuel Macron of France, in his first remarks since pushing through a rise in the retirement age, was firm and unapologetic.
Macron Appears Ready to Tough Out France’s Pension Crisis
Amid protests in the streets and in Parliament, the French leader shows no sign of scrapping a law that raises the retirement age.
Macron Plots Next Move in French Pensions Dispute
The future of President Emmanuel Macron’s second term was unclear after a no-confidence vote triggered by his effort to raise France’s retirement age fell short by only nine votes.
Macron’s Government Survives No-Confidence Vote Amid France’s Wrath Over Pensions
Two no-confidence votes failed to oust the cabinet of President Emmanuel Macron over a new law raising the retirement age to 64 from 62.
What to Expect From France’s No-Confidence Vote
Lawmakers in the National Assembly will debate two motions to oust President Emmanuel Macron’s cabinet and defeat his plan to raise the national retirement age.
Macron Cabinet Faces No-Confidence Vote in France’s Pension Bill Fight
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.