Category: Macron, Emmanuel (1977- )

As Parisians March to Fight Pension Changes, Shopkeepers Nod and Agree

The New York Times – Business:
Angry protests over a plan to raise France’s retirement age pile uncertainty on small businesses, but most are siding with the demonstrators.
As France Moves to Delay Retirement, Older Workers Are in a Quandary

The New York Times – Business:
A measure to raise the retirement age to 64 from 62 is expected to expose more people to age discrimination: “Companies in France won’t hire them.”
French Government Unveils Plan to Raise Retirement Age to 64

The New York Times – Business:
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.
France Desperately Needs Workers, but the Fixes Could Anger Left and Right

The New York Times – Business:
Legalization of undocumented workers and pared-down unemployment benefits are part of the government’s plan to fill hundreds of thousands of jobs.
Leaders Mix Sports and Diplomacy at the World Cup

The New York Times – Sports:
Dozens of top officials have flown to Qatar to cheer for teams while talking shop. The event has magnified the tiny Gulf nation’s role as a diplomatic broker.
How Biden’s Climate Push Could Spur a Trade War With Europe

The New York Times – Business:
The European Union is crying foul over the Inflation Reduction Act, saying the billions in climate subsidies it offers create a trade imbalance.
Advice for Europeans: Bundle Up and Get Ready for Outages

The New York Times – Business:
As temperatures drop amid an energy crisis, governments say power blackouts may be necessary to conserve electricity.
Inside Biden’s State Dinner: Hot Dog Talk and a Party That Lasted Until 1 A.M.

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
At one point, the bartenders ran out of glassware, depriving some invitees of social lubricant after years spent in a pandemic.
Biden’s Meeting With Macron Comes Amid Rising Trans-Atlantic Tensions

The New York Times – Business:
The president’s “Made in America” plan has drawn accusations of protectionism from Europe as the United States tries to keep its Western allies aligned against Russia.
As Paris Olympics Promise New Ambition, Old Anxieties Intensify

The New York Times – Sports:
Trying not to gloat, organizers of the 2024 Summer Games begin showing off the spectacle of the city while concerns about security and strikes mount.
As Inflation Stalks Europe, Leaders Shudder

The New York Times – Business:
The downfall of Britain’s prime minister served as a warning to all of the political peril that awaits those who fail to address the erosion of living standards, no matter the cause.
Tens of Thousands March in Paris to Protest Rising Living Costs

The New York Times – Business:
The demonstration occurred on the heels of strikes at oil refineries, adding to a tense political atmosphere.