8 minutes agoFrance, protests continue against government plan to increase retirement age
Periskopi(3 years ago)
(3 years ago)For the seventh day in a row, France is facing protests against the government's plan to raise retirement age. Municipal and public transport services employees suspended work this Saturday in protest. French trade unions aim to exert pressure on the government to withdraw the bill that increases the age of [...]
French unions aim to exert pressure on the government to withdraw the draft law that increases the retirement age to 64.
According to Interior Ministry data, around 1 million people are expected to take part in 200 marches across the country, while the draft law is being considered in the Senate and on Saturday evening could be voted into by the Parliament's High Chamber.
On Tuesday, according to government data, more than 1.26 million people went on protest, while according to union data, the number of protesters was 3. Five million.
Recent polls show that most respondents oppose President Emanuel Macron's plan, while a easier majority supports the protesters' actions.
