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Not shy and not retiring: pension reform in France

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Pension Reform Protests in France

This chapter examines the political unrest in France sparked by President Macron's pension reform, which proposes raising the retirement age. It highlights the government's controversial use of constitutional provisions to bypass parliamentary votes and the ensuing public dissent through protests and strikes. The discussion also contemplates the broader implications of this unrest for the future of governance in France amidst rising tensions.

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