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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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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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French government uses loophole to enact pension bill without vote

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne invoked a special constitutional loophole to pass a controversial pension bill that will raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.

France

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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France’s Senate passes controversial reform to pension system

The French government’s package to raise the pension age from 62 to 64 is another step towards becoming law

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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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Strikes in France: Is it a tactic that actually works?

Strikes in France: Is it a tactic that actually works to change the government's mind?

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France strikes: Are women the losers of the planned pension reform?

Women risk multiple consequences under the French government's proposed pension reform plan.

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Which countries go on strike the most in Europe?

Strikes are a significant part of the culture of working life in Europe. Is industrial action more common in some countries than others?

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.

Europe Decoded

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

'Historic day': Millions protest pension reform in France

Public transport networks, especially train services, were impacted by strikes, while some electricity companies reported up to 100% staff walkouts.

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Brussels, my love? Iran's brutal repression & France's pension reform

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February ski holidays in France could be ruined by ski worker strike

The industrial action could hit skiers during one of the industry’s busiest periods.

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Watch: One million on the streets against French pension reform plans

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

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What to know about France's nationwide strike over pension reform

France's major unions have called for a mass strike over the government's planned retirement reform.