A third of flights were cancelled at Paris’ Orly Airport because of strikes, and about 10% of trains around France were disrupted
French unions are seeking to reignite resistance to President Emmanuel Macron’s higher retirement age with what may be a final surge of nationwide protests and scattered strikes Tuesday.
Macron’s move to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 – and force the measure through parliament without a vote – inflamed public emotions and triggered some of France’s biggest demonstrations in years. Macron says the reform was needed to finance the pension system as the population ages. Unions and left-wing opponents say the changes hurt poorer workers and have argued for higher taxes on the wealthy and employers instead.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Far-left protesters clash with German police in Leipzig after trial verdictBERLIN (AP) — Far\u002Dleft supporters of a woman sentenced to prison for participating in attacks on neo\u002DNazis and other extremists clashed with police in the…
Read more »
Natalie Portman Attends Paris Soccer Match Following News Of Husband Benjamin Millepied’s Alleged AffairNatalie Portman was all smiles at Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 match amid reports of her husband, Benjamin Millepied's alleged infidelity. Portman, who was in attendance at Parc des Princes Saturday to see PSG take on Clermont Foot 63, rocked a plaid blazer over a white shirt and blue jeans. The 'Thor: Love and Thunder' actress accessorized the look…
Read more »
UFC Announces Return to Paris on Sept. 2Approximately one year after its debut in the City of Light, the Ultimate Fighting Championship is headed back to Paris for a second time.
Read more »
'Canadian friends, reinforcements are coming': France sending 100 firefighters to Quebec, Macron announcesFrance will be sending firefighters to aid Quebec as the province continues to battle massive forest fires, French President Emmanuel Macron announced.
Read more »
Kai Kara-France Won’t Dwell on Narrow Defeat: 'It’s a Game of Inches'Kai Kara-France is taking his contentious split-decision loss to Amir Albazi in stride.
Read more »
France plans major police presence for day of nationwide protestsUnions have called a nationwide day of protests against President Emmanuel Macron’s law to raise the retirement age
Read more »