Unions Vow to Bring France to a ‘Standstill’ Over Macron’s Pension Plan
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Unions Vow to Bring France to a ‘Standstill’ Over Macron’s Pension Plan

Travel, schools and services were disrupted by nationwide strikes and protests for a sixth time as the battle over the retirement age intensified.
French Government Unveils Plan to Raise Retirement Age to 64
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French Government Unveils Plan to Raise Retirement Age to 64

President Emmanuel Macron is focusing on cutting costs in France’s pension system, but labor unions, which fiercely oppose the measure, have promised a showdown.