Why is Paris burning?
The News Agents
00:00
The Paris Strikes
Emmanuel Macron wants to increase the age at which a French citizen can receive a full state pension from 62 to 64. He argues that with a rapidly aging population, the fund will eventually become insolvent. But this is a third rail of French politics and has defeated several predecessors. It's even led on Friday morning to the postponement of King Charles's first state visit to France due next Tuesday.
Play episode from 03:01
Transcript
