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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.

France

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

France

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

Gabon

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.

France

Macron says it is the end of 'water abundance' in Agricultural Show

Emmanuel Macron opened the French Agricultural Show saying that a trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur countries "is not possible" if they don't respect the same environmental and sanitary rules as Europeans.

World News

Germany committed to supply Kyiv with additional Leopard tanks

Members of the G7 reaffirmed their commitment to Ukraine and the war of aggression it is fighting. All seven countries pledged to continue to support Kyiv financially and with arms, while continuing on the path of sanctions against Moscow.

World News

World shows solidarity with Ukraine on anniversary of Russian invasion

Countries across Europe and the world have held services to show solidarity with Ukraine on the first anniversary of the Russian invasion

Ukraine

Zelenskyy calls for fighter jets "as soon as possible" in Paris talks

The Ukrainian president had a late Wednesday dinner with Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz.

France

More protests as pension strikes in France impact electricity supplies

Strikes have been taking place since mid-January as unions protest against the government's plans to make people work longer before retirement.

The Cube

Which European countries have the strictest anti-strike laws?

French Transport Minister Clement Beaune said the government is interested in implementing the "Italian style" strike system. But what does that mean?

France

Strike action over pensions once again brings cities in France to a standstill

Cities across France were brought to a near stand-still again in the latest strikes over pension reforms planned by President Macron's administration

World News

France to strike Tuesday against Macron's proposed pension reforms

French police departments are preparing their officers for nationwide protests on Tuesday while unions warn there will be more stoppages to come.

World News

France and Germany in Paris to mark 60-year relationship

Heads of France and Germany meet in Paris despite strained relationship and differing views over sending tanks to Ukraine.

World News

War in Ukraine looms large over 60th anniversary of Élysée Treaty

Germany has pledged to support Ukraine as ‘long as necessary’ as Moscow warned countries supplying Kyiv with more powerful weapons are risking their own destruction.

France

Macron announces major boost to French defence budget

France will increase its military spending by over a third in coming years, President Emmanuel Macron announced on Friday, unveiling his goal to equip the French army to tackle this century's great "perils".

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One million in the streets against pension reform in France

At least 1.1 million people protested on the streets of Paris and other French cities Thursday amid nationwide strikes against plans to raise the retirement age.

Spain

France and Spain sign friendship treaty in Barcelona

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and French President Emmanuel Macron met for talks in Barcelona where they signed a friendship and cooperation treaty

France

Strikes across France over pension reform disrupt transport & energy

Workers in many French cities took to the streets Thursday to reject proposed pension changes that would push back the retirement age.