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Paris pension protests continue

Paris pension protests continue

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France's pension reform strike longest since 1968

They oppose plans by the government to merge the country's 42 pension systems into a single scheme and to phase out certain civil service advantages.

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Weary French travellers face new week of transport disruption

On the 26th day of the SNCF and RATP strike, passengers at Gare Saint-Lazare are adapting to the transport problems which have become a daily occurrence.

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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.

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This week in pictures: Solar eclipse, Christmas and pension protests

Here is our selection of the most eyecatching photographs from this last week.

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France strikes: Pension reform protest movement enters fourth week

Protests are planned at Paris' Gare de l'Est.

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Ballet dancers protest French pension reform on steps of Opera Garnier

Ballet dancers refuse to see the end of their special pension scheme, which allows them to retire at the age of 42.

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Protesting French workers invade Gare de Lyon station in Paris

In Paris, half metro lines were announced to be running as normal, while many stations remained closed.

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Bike & scooter accidents rise in Paris as strikes hit public transport

With public transport down, Parisian commuters have had to turn to alternative means of travel. This has led to a rise in accidents and injuries.

USA

Euroviews. 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.

France

French doctors warn of 'dying' hospitals amid strikes

"The hospital is dying," 600 French doctors have warned, threatening to quit if the French Health Minister does not negotiate with them about the future of France's public health service.

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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.

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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.

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This week in pictures selected for you

A nationwide strike brought France to a near standstill. While more than 50 world leaders have gathered for the Climate Change conference in Madrid (COP25). The event was moved to Spain’s capital from Chile due to ongoing civil unrest in the country. The situation in Santiago remains heated.

France

Tear gas, flares, clashes and splashes: France's strike in pictures

Rail workers, public servants and students are all protesting pension reform in France and it's hit all the major cities.

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Could France's strike erode the President's international leadership?

Trade unions called for a strike for an indefinite period that could bring the country to a standstill.

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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.

Finland

Finland's Prime Minister resigns after postal strike

The Centre Party said it had lost confidence in the Social Democrat leader over the handling of the strike.

Spain

Spain's top women footballers go on strike over pay dispute

The two-day strike action resulted in the cancellation of eight matches scheduled to take place over the weekend.

France

Chaos on French rail as workers strike over security risks

The French rail network came close to a standstill on Friday and continued to be disrupted over the weekend in what the government described as a "surprise strike".