World Apr 13

A masked protester stands in front of the Bank of France "Banque de France" offices during a demonstration as part of the 12th day of nationwide strikes and protests against French government's pension reform, in Paris, France, April 13, 2023. The slogan reads "Tax the rich". Photo by Stephane Mahe/REUTERS
France sees renewed protests against Macron’s retirement age plan

Protesters opposed to President Emmanuel Macron's unpopular plan to raise the retirement age to 64 are marching in cities and towns around France, in a final show of anger before a decision on whether the measure meets constitutional standards.

World Mar 28

Ninth day of national strike and protest in France against the pension reform
French police prepare for protest violence as trash strike ends

Tens of thousands marched as protests and strikes against unpopular pension reforms gripped France again Tuesday, with police ramping up security after the government warned that radical demonstrators intended “to destroy, to injure and to kill."…