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French Pension: Government survives two no-confidence votes

The French government has survived two no-confidence votes in the lower chamber of parliament after its push last week to raise the retirement age to 64

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French pension reform protestors set fires around Rennes in Brittany

Piles of burning rubbish left the Rennes ring road covered in smoke on Monday morning as protests against French pension reforms continue. An oil depot was also blockaded south of the Breton city.

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French government faces challenges in parliament over pension bill

French government faces two no confidence votes on Monday over decision to push through pension bill

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'King of the Trash': Macron's leadership at risk over pension protests

The French president is facing a no-confidence vote in parliament on Monday, called by political opponents.

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10,000 tonnes of trash piles up in Paris as unions want more strikes

Unions are calling for an escalation of industrial action next week which could see strikes hit planes, trains, port operations, oil refineries, electricity and gas supplies.

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What you might not know about the French pension reform

The reform increases the number of years of work needed to get a full state pension, but companies are being encouraged to employ over 50s. Here's what you might not know about the French pension reform.

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Pension reform protests in France after parliamentary vote bypassed

Workers, unions and opposition politicians have staged widespread protests in France after the country's president and prime minister used a constitutional clause to force pension reform plans through parliament.

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French opposition submits no confidence motion in Macron's government

French opposition submits no confidence motion to topple Macron's government

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Decisive day for France's pension reforms as Macron pushes for support

Emmanuel Macron will meet leaders of the presidential camp to "re-follow" on Thursday afternoon, before a decisive vote on his pension reform.

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More strike chaos in France over controversial pension reforms

France suffers another round of strike chaos as unions and politicians continue to voice opposition to President Macron's pension reforms ahead of a crucial vote

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Macron launches 500-day countdown to 2024 Paris Olympics

Macron thanked the 45,000 volunteers mobilizing to make the Games “a success” and again trumpeted the 5,000 new sports grounds that are in the works. Officials are pushing to get infrastructure and sites ready in time, with projects pockmarking many of Paris’ boulevards

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Young people across France protest pension reform

Young people in universities and high schools across France took to the streets on Thursday to protest the government’s attempt to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.

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Macron and Sunak mend ties, as leaders agree to tackle Channel boats

The leaders of France and UK were meeting in the first Franco-British summit since 2018, to try and rebuild trust between the two countries.

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France to put forward law to protect abortion rights in constitution

France to put forward protecting abortion rights in the constitution according to a speech made by President Macron on International Women's Day.

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French senate votes to raise retirement age to 64

The French senate has backed controversial plans to raise the retirement age to 64 despite nationwide strikes.

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Nationwide strikes bring France to a halt for a second day in a row

French unions are keeping up street pressure against the government's pension reform which no date finalised to end industrial action

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Major train strikes in France aimed at "blocking country"

The transport sector joins the protests aimed at forcing President Macron to halt his plans to raise the retirement age.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

EU pledges humanitarian assistance for eastern DRC

French president, Emmanuel Macron, is on a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo as Brussels announced it was setting up a 'humanitarian air bridge' to deliver aid to the troubled east of the country.

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Macron's visit to Africa: Who has more influence on the continent?

Macron's visit to Africa: Who has more influence on the continent? France, clans and Wagner

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French President tests 'new partnerships' in Africa

Emmanuel Macron begins a four-day tour of Central Africa on Wednesday amid a growing wave of anti-French sentiment.