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After Macron’s use of ‘nuclear option’ on unpopular pension reform, what's next?

Several consequences could follow the French government’s use of Article 49.3 of the constitution to pass President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reform without a vote in the National Assembly on Thursday. They include no-confidence motion against the government, the dissolution of the Assembly, and ongoing street protests. FRANCE 24 breaks down…

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Bitter pension battle turns to democratic crisis as Macron bypasses French parliament

Widespread rejection of French President Emmanuel Macron’s planned pension overhaul was a key factor in his failure to win a parliamentary majority following his re-election last year. His decision to ram through his deeply unpopular reform without a vote turns an already festering dispute into a political and institutional crisis.

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French anger spreads after Macron forces pension age rise

Strikes escalate and MPs call for protection as interior minister warns protesters against wreaking havoc

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A dog day afternoon in French politics as Macron uses 'nuclear option' to raise retirement age

France entered a period of political uncertainty on Thursday as French President Emmanuel Macron rammed a controversial pension reform through parliament without a vote by invoking a special executive measure. With the opposition braced for a no-confidence vote and the unions threatening more strikes, France witnessed a dramatic afternoon in…

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Morning Mail: AI cracks government ‘voiceprint’ security, Aukus nimby anger, Cure sick at ticket rorts

Technology exposes security flaw in voice identification system used by Centrelink; Wollongong gears up for nuclear fight; Ticketmaster fees criticised

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Why are pensions such a political flashpoint in France?

Macron skips vote to force pension changes through, but faces more protests and a possible vote of no confidence

The Guardian - UK

Nationwide protests ahead of final votes on French pension reform

France saw on Wednesday an eighth day of protests against President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. Garbage piled up in Paris and rail services were cancelled, with trade unions organising a show of force. Macron's pension overhaul neared its finale in parliament after…

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Macron’s credibility on the line amid protests over pension changes

President’s centrist group is without a majority as parliament begins debating proposal to raise retirement age to 64

The Guardian - UK

French unions call for two more days of action in fight against pension reforms

Leading French unions on Tuesday night announced two separate days of action against Emmanuel Macron's plans to revamp the country's pensions system

Radio France Internationale

Strike action over Macron’s pensions plan brings major disruption to France

Over 1.27 million workers across transport, school and energy sectors rally against government plan to raise retirement age to 64

The Guardian - UK

France braces for new round of strikes as pension reform polemic continues

Galvanised by the success of their first downing of tools against pension reforms earlier this month, trade unions are calling for new demonstrations across France from Tuesday and threatening more industrial action into February.

Radio France Internationale

Will strikes force Macron to back down over French pension reforms?

France saw a wave of strikes against Emmanuel Macron’s pension reforms on Thursday, causing disruption to trains, flights, schools and even hospitals. Polls show a majority of the French oppose the president’s measures – and analysts say maintaining public support of strikes will be crucial to unions’ chances of forcing…

France 24

French pension reform plan: Is Macron between a rock and a hard place?

The retirement age in France is to be raised from 62 to 64 years, Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne has announced. The move is part of the reforms President Emmanuel Macron has been considering since he was first elected in 2017. The issue of changing the pension system in France is…

France 24

Macron’s pension reform: Necessary changes to an unsustainable system?

Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne is set to announce the French government’s pension reform plans on Tuesday, proposals that are likely to continue to prompt controversy. President Emmanuel Macron insists the reforms are needed to salvage a system that is unsustainable in its current form. But many are not convinced.

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‘No support in the population’ for France’s pension reform, political analyst says

French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne is meeting the major players involved in, or largely opposed to, the government's pension reform plans. The reform is set to be the big political battle of the next six months, with President Emmanuel Macron promising to push it through before the summer. But the…

France 24

France in 2022: Macron re-elected, record heatwaves and a landmark terror trial

French President Emmanuel Macron was re-elected for a second term as Marine Le Pen’s far-right party made historic gains in parliamentary elections. Temperatures hit record highs, sparking devastating forest fires. Football fans were hit with tear gas at the Stade de France, and a landmark terror trial saw the sole…

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Workers at France’s refineries and fuel depots vote to continue strikes

Striking French oil refinery employees voted Wednesday to maintain blockades now in their third week, despite a government order for some of them to return to work in a bid to get fuel supplies flowing.

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Backlash as French ministers wrap up warm to set energy example

Ministers accused of paternalistic approach after keeping coats on indoors to promote saving energy

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Mixed reactions abroad to Meloni winning Italian elections

Far-right Brothers of Italy leader Giorgia Meloni looks set to become Italy’s first woman prime minister at the head of the country’s most right-wing government since World War II. Reactions from elsewhere in Europe included French President Emmanuel Macron voicing “respect” for the choice of Italy’s voters, the EU Commission…

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World leaders promise vigilance on human rights as far right win in Italy

France and US among nations to warn over Giorgia Meloni’s commitment to abortion and LGBT+ rights, while rightwing politicians express delight

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French cartoonist Jean-Jacques Sempé dies aged 89

French prime minister Elisabeth Borne led the tributes to the cartoonist Jean-Jacques Sempé whose death was announced on Thursday.

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French PM sounds climate crisis alarm as ‘ogre-like’ wildfire rages

Élisabeth Borne makes statement as more than 1,000 firefighters battle huge blaze south of Bordeaux

France 24

Macron’s government survives no-confidence vote in parliament

French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne survived her first no-confidence vote in parliament on Monday sponsored by the hard-left opposition. The vote came as President Emmanuel Macron was under pressure to explain allegations of his past support for taxi app Uber while he was economy minister.

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Rising generation of young lawmakers stake their claim in French parliament

The June 2022 French legislative elections have seen a new generation of young, mostly angry lawmakers angling for influence in the National Assembly. Does this spell a real break from the past or merely the rise of hung parliament theatrics for France?

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Vive la energy revolution: French government moves to take full control of electricity provider

Nationalising EDF is vital in a time of energy crisis but also a necessary step in the transition away from fossil fuels, says French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne.

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