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French unions remain defiant in face of proposed pension reform despite dip in protester numbers

A general view shows protesters during a demonstration against French government's pension reform plan in Paris as part of the third day of national strike and protests in France, February 7, 2023. REUTERS - SARAH MEYSSONNIER

Opponents of France's controversial pension reform plan sought to keep up the momentum on a third day of protests and strikes. However, the numbers taking to the streets were down on the previous week.

President Emmanuel Macron's bid to raise the retirement age has sparked immense opposition from unions, the left and the wider public, with previous protests on 19 and 31 January sparking mass demonstrations and walkouts.

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