France strikes bid to halt Macron’s rise in retirement age
Planned reforms by President Macron would raise the retirement age to 64 – a hugely unpopular move. …
With the parliamentary process expected to take several weeks, Mr Macron faces a rolling campaign of opposition, with further days of action likely in the days ahead. The worst outcome for the government would be rolling strikes in transport, hospitals and fuel depots – effectively bringing the country to a standstill.