The Intelligence from The Economist Not shy about retiring: strikes in France
Jan 31, 2023
Sophie Petter, Paris bureau chief for The Economist, offers sharp insights into the ongoing strikes in France over pension reforms. She explains how President Macron's push to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 clashes with core French values, igniting widespread protests. Additionally, Petter highlights the gloomy economic outlook as large tech firms grapple with layoffs amidst sluggish growth. The conversation also touches on fascinating shifts in American views on polyamory, exploring the dynamics of throuple relationships and emerging social recognition.
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Mass protests in France
- French workers protested Macron's pension reforms.
- Over a million people participated in the second protest in two weeks.
Unpopular pension reform
- Macron’s pension reform includes raising the minimum retirement age from 62 to 64.
- This measure, while seemingly modest, is deeply unpopular in France.
Reasons for reform
- Raising the retirement age is central to Macron's reformist agenda.
- France's demographics and high pension spending necessitate reform.