Tag: France

French protesters and strikers intend to keep up their fight against President Emmanuel Macron’s unpopular pension reform plans over the Christmas period, despite efforts by the government to quell social tensions. … Read More >Unions say ‘no truce’ from French transport strikers over Christmas holidays

Protests against controversial French pension reform plans have escalated into clashes between demonstrators and police in Paris. Protesters pelted police with projectiles, while officers responded with tear gas and baton charges. … Read More >Tear gas & vehicles ablaze: Paris protests against French pension reform escalate into clashes with police (VIDEOS)

French transport infrastructure ground to a halt on Monday as drivers and conductors at state-run companies continued to strike against proposed pension reform, while truckers protested for better wages and working conditions. … Read More >Transport workers erect flaming barricades as France brought to standstill in massive strike (VIDEOS)

With mass protests against Emmanuel Macron’s pension reform plan entering their seventh day, French workers and unions signaled that they are not ready to back down in their efforts to have the new scheme completely scrapped. … Read More >‘It makes a mockery of people!’ French protesters not ready to back down in the face of Macron’s controversial pension reform

Thousands of people have turned out again across France in support of ongoing strikes against proposed pension reforms by President Emmanuel Macron’s government. … Read More >Tens of thousands march in Paris in ongoing strikes against pension reform