World Apr 14

Protesters attend a demonstration against French government's pension reform plan in Paris, as part of the eighth day of national strike and protests in France, March 15, 2023. Photo by Gonzalo Fuentes/REUTERS
France’s constitutional council approves higher pension age

PARIS (AP) — France's Constitutional Council on Friday approved an unpopular plan to raise the retirement age to 64. It is a victory for President Emmanuel Macron after three months of mass protests over the legislation that have damaged his…