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Ongoing Demonstrations Persist in France over Pension Reform

Demonstrators in Paris are continuing to protest against French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to raise the legal age of retirement from 62 to 64. Strong opposition to the law followed the government’s decision to push it through Parliament without a vote. On Friday, the Constitutional Council is expected to rule on whether increasing the retirement age is in line with the country’s constitutional rules, according to Reuters. » Sign up for our newsletter KnowThis to get the biggest stories of the day delivered straight to your inbox: » Subscribe to NowThis: For more news and politics, subscribe to @NowThisNews. #Paris #France #Macron #Politics #News #NowThis Connect with NowThis » Like us on Facebook: » Tweet us on Twitter: » Follow us on Instagram: » Find us on Snapchat Discover: NowThis is your premier news outlet providing you with all the videos you need to stay up to date on all the latest in trending news. From entertainment to politics, to viral vide...

Following a No-Confidence Vote on Pension Reforms, Protesters Converge in Paris

Protesters in Paris gathered outside the National Assembly following the failure of two no-confidence votes against French President Emmanuel Macron’s government. Pension reforms to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 are expected to move forward, despite strikes and protests that have rocked the country in recent days. » Sign up for our newsletter KnowThis to get the biggest stories of the day delivered straight to your inbox: » Subscribe to NowThis: For more news and politics, subscribe to @NowThisNews. #Paris #France #Macron #Politics #News #NowThis Connect with NowThis » Like us on Facebook: » Tweet us on Twitter: » Follow us on Instagram: » Find us on Snapchat Discover: NowThis is your premier news outlet providing you with all the videos you need to stay up to date on all the latest in trending news. From entertainment to politics, to viral videos and breaking news stories, we’re delivering all you need to know straight to your social feeds. We live where ...

After narrowly surviving no-confidence votes, Macron government passes pension bill in France

The French government survived two no-confidence votes Monday in the lower chamber of parliament, prompted by a push by President Emmanuel Macron last week to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 without giving lawmakers a vote. With the failure of both votes Monday, the pension bill is considered adopted. The first motion, by the centrists, garnered 278 votes, falling nine votes short of the 287 needed to pass. The far-right initiative won just 94 votes. Strikes will continue, which will be a significant challenge to Macron's authority, with unions and opposition parties saying they would step up protests to try and force a U-turn. For more info, please go to Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: Like Global News on Facebook HERE: Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: #GlobalNews... ( read more ) LEARN MORE ABOUT: Retirement Pension Plans REVEALED: Best Investment During Inflation HOW TO INVEST IN GOLD: Gold ...