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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.
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Anger Simmers in France as Opposition Files No-Confidence Motions
After President Emmanuel Macron pushed his unpopular pension bill through Parliament without a vote, demonstrations about the changes broke out again.
By Editors Desk