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Macron’s reform dilemma: progress or popularity?

The French economy has made significant strides under Emmanuel Macron, but the need for political consensus and restoring social cohesion is an urgent challenge, argues Oliver Hartwich

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Protests erupt in France as govt adopts new pension law

Protests erupted across France on Monday night, hours after the government adopted deeply unpopular pension reforms after surviving two no-confidence votes. Opposition lawmakers have vowed to continue their fight against the new law. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time…

France 24

Explainer-Why is Macron in so much trouble over pension reform?

President Emmanuel Macron faces the toughest challenge to his authority after his government bypassed the lower house to push through a deeply unpopular pension reform bill that will raise the retirement age. Here is why:

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Emmanuel Macron faces ‘moment of truth’ over French pension reform

President Emmanuel Macron's government faces two motions of no confidence in the National Assembly after it bypassed the lower house.

The New Daily

French government faces no-confidence votes over Macron pension plans

Motions to be put before parliament against backdrop of rising tensions between protesters and police

The Guardian - UK

Protesters set rubbish on fire as French govt barely survives no-confidence vote

Protesters set piles of rubbish on fire in central Paris on Monday after President Emmanuel Macron's government narrowly survived a no-confidence motion in parliament on Monday over a deeply unpopular pension reform.

Reuters

French gov't fights to survive with 2 no-confidence motions

France’s government is fighting for its survival against no-confidence motions filed by lawmakers furious that President Emmanuel Macron used special constitutional powers to force through without a vote an unpopular bill raising the retirement age from 62 to 64

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French politicans receive death threats ahead of government facing no-confidence vote over pension age rise

Threats have been sent to politicians who could support Emmanuel Macron’s government after pushing through pension reforms without a vote

Evening Standard

France's government survives no-confidence votes as pension reforms move ahead

The motions were filed by lawmakers angry with President Macron for forcing through an unpopular bill raising the retirement age from 62 to 64. It's been 60 years since a no-confidence motion passed.

WEKU

French government faces make-or-break vote after pension reform uproar

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne on Monday faces two motions of no confidence in the National Assembly lower house, after forcing through an unpopular pension reform last week without a vote.

France 24

French president, government remain defiant on pensions ahead of crucial votes

France's government is holding its ground over a bitterly contested pension reform pushed through parliament without a vote, ahead of crucial no-confidence motions on Monday.

Radio France Internationale

French MPs say they fear for safety as no-confidence vote looms

Macron’s decision to push through pension changes without vote led to widespread protests over weekend

The Guardian - UK

France President Emmanuel Macron faces no-confidence motion after pensions move

President Emmanuel Macron will face no-confidence motions after his government bypassed parliament to push through a rise in the pension age.

The New Daily

Vandals attack French politician's office over pensions row

Protesters have vandalized the Nice office of the president of the Republicans party in an apparent threat to get his right-wing party to vote to block President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reform

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The Independent UK

Macron's leadership at risk amid tensions over pension plan

A parody photo appearing on protest signs and online in France shows President Emmanuel Macron sitting on piles of garbage

The New Daily

Rioting and strikes over pension changes sow chaos across France

President Emmanuel Macron is facing the gravest challenge to his authority as protests, strikes and rioting sweep the country.

France 24

After Macron’s use of ‘nuclear option’ on unpopular pension reform, what's next?

Several consequences could follow the French government’s use of Article 49.3 of the constitution to pass President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reform without a vote in the National Assembly on Thursday. They include no-confidence motion against the government, the dissolution of the Assembly, and ongoing street protests. FRANCE 24 breaks down…

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Protests Resume in France amid Anger at Macron's Pension Age Reform

Refinery strikes persisted on Saturday in France and more demonstrations were taking place throughout the country amid anger at the government pushing through a rise in the state pension age without a parliamentary vote. The growing unrest, combined with rubbish piling up on the streets of Paris after refused workers…

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Paris police, protesters clash for third night over Macron's pension reform

Paris police clashed with demonstrators for a third night on Saturday as thousands of people marched throughout the country amid anger at the government pushing through a rise in the state pension age without a parliamentary vote.

The Independent UK

Mostly calm on Paris streets, garbage still piled up

A spattering of protests were planned to continue in France over the weekend against President Macron’s controversial pension reform, as garbage continued to reek in the streets of Paris and beyond owing to continuing action by refuse collectors

France 24

French unions see threat of Yellow Vest rerun over Macron's retirement push

French President Emmanuel Macron's move to force through his deeply unpopular pension reform without a vote in parliament could rekindle social unrest reminiscent of the Yellow Vest movement, union leaders and analysts have warned as protests continue to sweep the country.

Evening Standard

Protesters clash with French police for second night after Emmanuel Macron pension reform

Tear gas was used by police to deal with a crowd at Paris’ Place de la Concorde

France 24

Bitter pension battle turns to democratic crisis as Macron bypasses French parliament

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 ram through his deeply unpopular reform without a vote turns an already festering dispute into a political and institutional crisis.

Reuters

Police clash with protesters at Paris demonstration against pension overhaul

Riot police clashed with protesters on Friday evening in Paris as a new demonstration took place against the government's plans to raise the French state pension age.

The Guardian - UK

Macron’s pensions move could define his remaining four years in office

Former banker who promised to reconcile the French people with the political class is accused of worsening disillusionment

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