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King’s visit to France could be disrupted by protests over retirement age raise

Charles is to be hosted by President Macron in his first state visit since succeeding his mother as monarch.

The Independent UK

French strikers say they won't roll out red carpet for King Charles

Public sector workers responsible for rolling out red carpets and hanging flags to welcome visiting dignitaries to France have joined the strikes protesting drastic changes to the French pension system – days before King Charles III is due to arrive in Paris.

Radio France Internationale

No red carpet: French unrest impacts King Charles III's trip

Unrest in France is tarnishing the sheen of King Charles III’s first overseas trip as monarch

The Independent UK

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Rubbish piles up on streets as France comes to a standstill against Macron pension reforms

Protests disrupt train, air and public transport across country as police brace for biggest day of strike

The Independent UK

Strikes roiling French power sector cause fuel shortages

Industrial action disrupting French refineries has left some petrol stations short of fuel as strikes stretched into a 16th day on Thursday, also hitting liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals, power supply and nuclear reactor maintenance.

Reuters

More than 149 police injured, 172 people arrested in French pension protests

Hundreds of thousands of French workers on Thursday rallied in a new show of rage against President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform, with protests turning violent in Paris and other cities in a battle that shows no sign of abating. More than 149 police and gendarmes were injured and 172 people…

France 24

French protesters throw live CRABS at police during bloody clashes at fishing rally

Hundreds of angry fishermen gathered in Rennes, France, to protest worrying recommendations made by the country's Council of State in relation to the costly carbonisation of the sector

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Poubelles rendezvous: French protests spark Emily in Paris memes over rubbish-filled streets

City’s pavements are currently piled high with 9,500 tonnes of rotting rubbish

The Independent UK

France protests: Anger at Macron mounts as French unions hold day of strikes

French unions are holding their first mass demonstrations since president Emmanuel Macron forced a higher retirement age through parliament without a vote

The Independent UK

Anger at Macron mounts as French unions hold new protests

French unions are holding their first mass demonstrations since President Emmanuel Macron forced a higher retirement age through parliament without a vote

The Independent UK

Strong turnout as France hit by ninth day of strikes against pension reform

France marked a ninth day of nationwide strikes and protests on Thursday after President Emmanuel Macron pledged to implement his disputed pensions overhaul by the end of the year. More than 250 rallies were held across the country, with violence reported in several cities.

Radio France Internationale

King Charles banquet at Versailles set to be moved because of threats of violence

A lavish banquet planned for King Charles at the Palace of Versailles as the “highlight” of his State Visit to France is set to be moved because of threats of violence.

Evening Standard

Thursday briefing: The key takeaways from Boris Johnson’s Partygate grilling

In today’s newsletter: Johnson sat through three hours of questioning over whether he recklessly misled MPs over pandemic parties. Amid the bluster and the blowups, telling details emerged

The Guardian - UK

France and Germany Tensions Loom over EU Leaders' Summit in Brussels

A burgeoning row between France and Germany fired by differences over nuclear energy and combustion engines threatens to spill over into a gathering of the 27 European Union leaders on Thursday. A row erupted between two of the European Union's biggest economies after Berlin upset some of its partners, notably…

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The New Daily

Macron doubles down on unpopular pension bill

Hundreds of thousands of people are set to demonstrate in France after Emmanuel Macron vowed to push on with unpopular pension reform.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nationwide Protests in France after Macron Vowed to Push on With Pension Bill

Hundreds of thousands of people were set to strike and demonstrate in France on Thursday after President Emmanuel Macron vowed to push on with a deeply unpopular pension reform despite escalating anger across the country. Protests against the legislation -- which lifts the retirement age by two years to 64…

Reuters

Violence hits France in day of anger over Macron's pension changes

Police fired tear gas and fought with violent black-clad anarchists in Paris and across France on Thursday as hundreds of thousands of protesters marched against President Emmanuel Macron's plan to raise the pension age.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: SUV epidemic blamed on tax perks, Etihad accused of greenwashing, Trump indictment delay

Tax incentives lie behind Australia’s love affair with heavy-polluting vehicles, experts say

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The Conversation

French governments’ long record of bypassing parliament: a brief history of article 49.3

Emboldened by united trade unions, the tug of war between the street and the government over Emmanuel Macron’s pension reform had mostly taken on the form of strikes and demonstrations since mid-January.

France 24

Macron breaks silence on France’s bitter pension battle: Key takeaways

French President Emmanuel Macron broke his silence on the bitter pension battle roiling the country in a televised interview on Wednesday, stressing that his contentious reform raising the pension age is necessary and will come into force later this year.

France 24

French opposition says Macron shows ‘contempt’ for workers in TV interview

French union leaders and opposition politicians on Wednesday reacted with outrage to a televised interview with President Emmanuel Macron in which he discussed planned pension reforms recently forced through government.

Bangkok Post

Macron defiant on pension reform despite uproar

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday defiantly vowed to push through a controversial pensions reform, saying he was prepared to accept unpopularity in the face of sometimes violent protests.

Radio France Internationale

French police accused of using arbitrary arrest to stifle pensions protest

There have been 1,200 unauthorised demonstrations in France since last Thursday, "some of them violent", according to Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin. There have been hundreds of arrests. Lawyers, magistrates and politicians have accused police officers of using "arbitrary arrest" in an attempt to stifle anti-government protests.

Reuters

Macron stands firm on pension bill as protests escalate

French President Emmanuel Macron drew an angry response from unions and opposition parties on Wednesday when he said he would press on with plans to raise the pension age, rejecting calls for a U-turn in response to growing public anger.

The Independent UK

Macron to defend French pension plan on national television

French President Emmanuel Macron will explain how he will seek to overcome tensions prompted by his plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64

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