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France: Has Macron gotten rid of the generous presidential pension?

In December 2019, the Elysée announced that it would put a stop to the special retirement system for future presidents. But so far, nothing concrete has been implemented.

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Paris rat catchers throw rodents at City Hall as France strikes again

Protesters want to force President Emmanuel Macron to scrap pension reforms that have ignited a monthslong firestorm of public anger.

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The Lekto problem: The Macron–Hitler fresco controversy explained

A fresco by French graffiti artist Lekto, which compares President Macron to Hitler, is sparking controversy...

Europe Decoded

Will France's pension crisis spark constitutional change?

Euronews spoke to constitutional experts about whether a sixth republic is on the horizon.

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French feminist politician faces criticism for posing on Playboy cover

After strong criticism from the prime minister, France's government appears to be softening its position on the Playboy interview.

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The story behind the trending hashtag #MacronOrdure (#MacronGarbage)

The story of a 50-year-old French woman has been doing the rounds in France and gone viral on Twitter. Here's why...

Green News

How much are France’s striking energy workers costing the government?

In "a beautiful image" amid the power struggle, French electricians are cutting power to the rich and giving it to the poor.

Travel News

Is it safe to travel to France as pension protests continue?

Massive strikes and protests have been taking place across the country, often at short notice.

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Violent clashes mar Paris pension reform protests

Masked people dressed in black looted a business, lit fires in rubbish bins and threw projectiles at police, according to journalists on the scene.

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Louvre closed due to pension protests

The Louvre in Paris has been forced to close after workers blocked its entrance in protests against Macron's pension reform.

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300 leading French stars protest against pension reform

More than 300 artists have signed an open letter addressed to French President Emmanuel Macron to demand the withdrawal of the unpopular retirement bill that is currently bringing the country to its knees

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French workers set to 'sabotage' King Charles' historic State visit

Due to strikes, union workers could literally refuse to roll out the red carpet for the British monarch when he arrives in Paris.

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Mass strikes and protests grip France in defiance of Macron

🇫🇷 Mass strikes and protests grip France in defiance of Macron's pension reforms

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Watch: French strikers clash with riot police outside oil depot

Tear gas rained over the demonstrators as they approached the giant white domes of the tanks that hold millions of litres of crude and diesel fuel.

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Did Paris requisition military to clean up the piles of trash?

In Paris, as piles of garbage been rising so does fake news around the strike against the pension reform.

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France pension reform: Where in Europe can parliament be bypassed?

France pushed through a contoversial bill in parliament by enacting article 49.3. No vote was needed. Could this happen elsewhere in Europe?

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WATCH: More rallies in Paris as pension reform definitively adopted

There has been a rolling strike by rubbish collectors in Paris, leading to unsightly and unhygienic piles of trash accumulating in the French capital.

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French pension reform: outrage in Paris post no-confidence votes

Protesters are trying to pressure lawmakers to bring down the government and doom the unpopular retirement age increase President Macronis trying to impose without a vote in the National Assembly.

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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.