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With France in turmoil, Macron forced to push through pension plan

Headline from Courthouse News Service, from the development of Mar 16, 2023

Newest development Mar 17, 2023 · 4 reportsFrance: Pension reform spells crisis for Macron – DW

French President Emmanuel Macron’s government faces a vote of no-confidence and a new wave of strikes as he seeks to push through his contested pension reforms without parliament's consent.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Macron's pension plan advances despite strikes across France

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  2. Macron’s pension reforms pass French senate vote

    Headline from The Guardian ·

  3. Names this update

    With France in turmoil, Macron forced to push through pension plan

    Headline from Courthouse News Service ·

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    France: Pension reform spells crisis for Macron – DW

    Headline from Deutsche Welle ·

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Reports & sources

22 articles, oldest first.

  1. France 24

    Macron insists pension reform is necessary as protests, strikes press on (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    French President Emmanuel Macron insisted on the need for raising the retirement age from 62 to 64 in order to make the French pension system financially sustainable in the coming years, in a letter…

  2. Fox News

    French President Emmanuel Macron insists pension reform is needed as millions continue to strike (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Emmanuel Macron, the president of France, is insisting that pension reform is needed to make the system financially sustainable for the future as strikes continue.

  3. Washington Times

    Macron insists pension reform is needed, despite protests (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    French President Emmanuel Macron insisted on the need for raising the retirement age from 62 to 64 in order to make the French pension system financially sustainable in the coming years, in a letter to workers’ unions released Friday.

  4. France 24

    French Senate advances Macron's pension reform plan as strikes continue (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    France's Senate voted late Saturday to approve a deeply unpopular reform to the country's pension system, hours after demonstrators took to the streets to oppose the cornerstone policy of President Emmanuel…

  5. The Guardian

    Macron’s pension reforms pass French senate vote (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Protests continue but may be petering out against policy centred on raising age of eligibility from 62 to 64 years

  6. Al Jazeera

    French Senate approves Macron’s pension plan amid new protests (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Unions call for an additional day of strikes and protests as Senate vote brings pension plan closer to becoming law.

  7. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Macron's pension plan advances despite strikes across France (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Thousands of people angered over President Emmanuel Macron's plan to raise the retirement age joined a national strike on Wednesday as a committee of lawmakers advanced the proposal.

  8. Courthouse News Service

    It’s crunch time for pension reforms in France (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    The clash over French President Emmanuel Macron's pension reforms is coming to a head after another day of strikes and marches ahead of a crucial vote in the National Assembly. Meanwhile, the trash is piling up in Paris.

  9. Courthouse News Service

    With France in turmoil, Macron forced to push through pension plan (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    French President Emmanuel Macron’s government faces a vote of no-confidence and a new wave of strikes as he seeks to push through his contested pension reforms without parliament's consent.

  10. France 24

    Macron faces 'moment of truth' over French pension reform (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    A proposed reform of France's pension system, which has sparked massive protests and strikes since the start of the year, is poised for a final vote in parliament on Thursday in a decisive moment for…

  11. NBC News

    Tense day in France for Macron’s gamble over retirement bill (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Macron has promoted the pension changes as central to his vision for making the French economy more competitive.

  12. Al Jazeera

    Macron forces through pension reform, shunning parliament (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Protests rage as the French leader bypasses opposition and uses special measure to raise the retirement age.

  13. Digital Journal

    Macron faces 'moment of truth' as French pension reform goes to vote (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    A proposed reform of France's pension system, which has sparked massive protests and strikes since the start of the year, is to be put to a vote in

  14. The Brunswick News

    Macron’s pension push may herald the end of his domestic agenda (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron forced through his unpopular plan to raise the French retirement age by executive fiat after failing to rally a majority of the French people or

  15. France 24

    In the press - Macron's 'moment of truth': How will French parliament vote on pension reform? (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    IN THE PRESS – Thursday, March 16: We look at the French press ahead of Emmanuel Macron's "moment of truth" – the parliament is set to vote on his controversial pension reform. In Italy, fan violence…

  16. The Guardian

    Why are pensions such a political flashpoint in France? (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    As pensions face a crucial vote, protests and strikes continue, in a decisive moment for Macron

  17. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Macron Enrages France by Forcing Through Pension Bill With No Vote. But Few Think He'll Be Forced Out (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    The French government faces a no confidence vote that it is expected to survive.

  18. Deutsche Welle

    France: Pension reform spells crisis for Macron – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    French President Emmanuel Macron is trying to push through a pension reform without a parliamentary vote. That has triggered a political crisis ― and could help the far right.

  19. France 24

    Bitter pension battle turns to democratic crisis as Macron bypasses French parliament (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Widespread rejection of French President Emmanuel Macron’s planned pension overhaul was a key factor in his failure to win a parliamentary majority following his re-election last year. His decision to…

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