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France ‘burning’ as violent pension reform protests cause fuel shortages, mass arrests
One of the world’s most influential countries, France, has been brought to its knees by days of violent protests.
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Macron’s Government Survives No-Confidence Vote in National Assembly
French president fends off efforts to halt his pension revamp and topple his administration
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Emmanuel Macron survives first confidence vote amid protests
Trade unions have led strikes against proposed rise in pension age, which is now likely to become law
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Macron Faces an Angry France Alone
President Emmanuel Macron saw his decision to push through a change in the retirement age as necessary, but the price may be high.
By Editors Desk