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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Martha McHardy

French rioters threaten Macron’s home after retirement age raise is forced through

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French rioters threatened the home of president Emmanuel Macron after his government pushed through a contested pension overhaul without a vote.

Mr Macron bypassed parliament to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64, sparking outrage. Thousands have taken to the streets across France to protest the move, setting fire to property and fighting the police as clashes continued for a second day on Friday.

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