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Emmanuel Macron's pension reforms & continuing social unrest

France’s Constitutional Council on Friday approved an unpopular plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. While this may be considered a victory for President Emmanuel Macron after three months of mass protests over the legislation, it could prove quite damaging to his leadership. Joining Mandy Johnston to discuss is Lara Marlowe, Paris Correspondent of The Irish Times.

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11.50 16 Apr 2023


Emmanuel Macron's pension reforms & continuing social unrest



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11.50 16 Apr 2023


France’s Constitutional Council on Friday approved an unpopular plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. While this may be considered a victory for President Emmanuel Macron after three months of mass protests over the legislation, it could prove quite damaging to his leadership.

Joining Mandy Johnston to discuss is Lara Marlowe, Paris Correspondent of The Irish Times.


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