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A protester is detained during a demonstration Thursday, April 13, 2023 in Paris.

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Video. Protesters clash with police ahead of crucial vote on pension reform

Updated: 14/04/2023 - 8:05 GMT+2

Protesters opposing President Emmanuel Macron's unpopular plan to raise the retirement age to 64 marched Thursday in cities and towns around France, in a final show of anger before a decision on whether the measure meets constitutional standards.

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