French President, Emmanuel Macron, signs controversial pension reform into law amidst ongoing protests

French President, Emmanuel Macron, signs controversial pension reform into law amidst ongoing protests

Emmanuel Macron has signed into law his controversial pension reform, a move that has drawn accusations of “contempt” from unions and the left who have been protesting against it for three months. The law was published in France’s official journal … Continue reading French President, Emmanuel Macron, signs controversial pension reform into law amidst ongoing protests

France faces the 12th day of protests against the pension law - President Macron schedules a meeting with unions

France faces the 12th day of protests against the pension law – President Macron schedules a meeting with unions

French unions have urged refinery workers to join nationwide protests against a bill that seeks to increase the retirement age by two years to 64. This has resulted in some train cancellations and potential strikes among refinery workers, garbage collectors, … Continue reading France faces the 12th day of protests against the pension law – President Macron schedules a meeting with unions