France France strikes: is the end in sight after Macron's compromise? French labour unions were divided about the future of the social movement after the government offered to temporarily scrap a controversial part of its pension reform. plans. 13/01/2020
France More protests to hit France as pension talks end without breakthrough Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said he would make "concrete proposals" on Saturday to end the deadlock with unions over the pension reform. 10/01/2020
no comment Protesting French lawyers say pension reform is 'attack on justice' The lawyers' protest came after a day of demonstrations by opponents of a plan to sweep away France's 42 pension schemes in favour of a single system. 10/01/2020
France Tens of thousands march in Paris against Macron's pension reforms 452,000 protesters hit the streets in France on Thursday as a transport strike entered its sixth week, according to Ministry of the Interior. 09/01/2020
Good Morning Europe French unions attempt to re-energise train strikes over pensions issue With reports of train drivers going back to work, French unions are attempting to galvanise the strike as it approaches its sixth week. 08/01/2020
France Macron under pressure as French strike heads for the record books The strike is now the second-longest in French history and is on course to surpass the longest, which lasted for 28 days in the winter of 1986/87. 30/12/2019
no comment French pension strikers and Gilets Jaunes march on 24th day of action Thousands of trade unionists and Gilets Jaunes marched together against the French government's planned pension reform on the 24th consecutive day of strikes. 29/12/2019
France France strikes: Pension reform protest movement enters fourth week Protests are planned at Paris' Gare de l'Est. 26/12/2019
France France strikes: Unions vow to fight on over pension reform 40% of TGV and TER trains have been cancelled on Christmas Eve as transport workers protest pension reform. 19/12/2019
France Macron will not abandon pension reforms but open to compromise French President Emmanuel Macron says he won't abandon his government's controversial pension reforms but was open to compromise with unions. 18/12/2019
View Americans don't protest in the streets like the French do — yet ǀ View Americans are increasingly striking and protesting for economic improvements, with support for unions reaching its highest level in decades. 17/12/2019
France French unions warn no 'Christmas truce' in sight over strikes Power was cut to 100,000 homes and offices, schools were closed, roads blocked and public transport crippled on Tuesday as protests were staged across France in support of the general strike over pension reform. 16/12/2019
France France's transport strike to continue over holiday period Labour union CGT said on Thursday there would be no break in transport strikes over the Christmas period unless the government backed down on pension reform. 12/12/2019
France French PM Edouard Philippe unveils controversial new pensions system The government is proposing to simplify the current system, which has 42 different pension schemes for workers depending on their profession. It comes amid crippling strikes by those opposed to the reform. 11/12/2019
France How can France best reform its pensions system? The French pensions system is complex: it is composed of 42 different systems, based on the specificities of each sector. Merging these into one "universal" points-based system was one of Macron's key campaign pledges. But how can it best be done? 10/12/2019
France French pension reform commissioner in conflict of interest controversy Delevoye said not disclosing his role was "a mistake" and an "omission by oversight". 09/12/2019
France France braces for further travel chaos as pension strike continues Only a fifth of high-speed trains and cross-country services are expected to run in France on Monday as strikes over President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform continue. 09/12/2019
France French government defiant over pension reform despite strike "I hear those who are exercising their legitimate right to strike and protest but I also hear those who are suffering or who are experiencing the unpleasant effects of this strike. The government is conscient of this," Philippe said on Friday. 06/12/2019
France France braces for more chaos as strike enters day two The strike that crippled public services in France enters a second day on Friday to force French President Emmanuel Macron drop the new retirement pay legislation. 04/12/2019
Portugal Criticism over Portuguese taxation paradise for foreign pensioners Portugal is often described as a pensioners tax paradise and maybe not unfairly as it offers tax breaks for those who move there from other countries 13/05/2019
Belgium Germany 'still pays UK and Belgian pensioners who served in SS' Those who pledged loyalty to Hitler are still being rewarded more than 70 years on. 20/02/2019
brussels bureau Protests against pension reform in Belgium Thousands participated in "Action Day", organized by the unions 02/10/2018
Russia Russia pension reform bill moves forward Russia pension reform bill moves forward after second reading 26/09/2018
Russia New Moscow protests against Russian pension reform bill New Moscow protests against Russian pension reform bill 22/09/2018
Good Morning Europe More than 800 people detained in nationwide protests in Russia More than 800 people have been detained in nationwide protests in Russia, as thousands gathered to rally against a planned increase to the retirement age. 10/09/2018
Russia Russian parliamentary elections tarnished by unprecedented pension reform outcry As Russia votes in this year's parliamentary and regional elections on September 9, the imminent victory of Vladimir Putin's ruling United Russia party might be tarnished by nation's outrage over highly unpopular pension reform. 09/09/2018
