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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alastair Jamieson

Violent protests and strikes across France amid anger over Macron pension reforms

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Protesters angry with president Emmanuel Macron and his plan to raise the pension age clashed with police across France on Thursday as demonstrations and strikes threaten to overshadow King Charles’ official visit this weekend.

In central Paris, police used tear gas after protesters threw projectiles and set fire to uncollected rubbish piled high in the streets. A McDonald’s restaurant was also ransacked.

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