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France: Massive Strike Over Pension Reform

  • #France
  • #Labor
  • #Seniors
  • #Retirement plans
  • #Education
  • #Strikes
story
MAR 2023
Image copyright: AFP [via France24]
story last updated MAR 2023

The Spin

Left narrative

The determination and spirit shown by the unions and the left-leaning parties are not just an ideological attack against Macron's policies, but also a preemptive strike against the threat of Marine Le Pen's far-right politics. The risk of the Rassemblement National is on everyone's mind, and to fight against such danger via strikes and protests is no longer a moral struggle but a moral obligation.

Le Monde.fr

Right narrative

While the central parties, with the help of the left, seek to use the strikes to pressure the government, there’s no guarantee of success. Much is dependent on whether the unions will decide to follow up on their protests, which will only be decided on the evening of the demonstrations.

Le Figaro

Political split

LEFT

RIGHT

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New York TimesJUL 2023
Sixth day of strikes brings France to a ‘standstill’
CanaryJUL 2023
‘Bring The Economy To Its Knees’: Protestors Blockade France’s Oil Refineries Over Pension Reform
Daily CallerJUL 2023
Nationwide Strikes in France Over Macron’s Retirement Plan
New York TimesJUL 2023
Tens of thousands join strikes across France over Macron’s plan to raise pension age
IndependentJUL 2023
Violence erupts in Paris as protesters clash with riot cops over Macron's hated pension reforms
Daily MailJUL 2023
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CNNJUL 2023
France pension reform strikes blockade oil refineries
CNNJUL 2023
Pics: Mass Protests Against Macron's Pension Plans Break Out in France
BreitbartJUL 2023
France pension reform strikes bring country to a standstill
CNNJUL 2023

More neutral political stance articles

French demonstrators continue strike, protest over proposed retirement age increase
PBS NewsHourJUL 2023
France paralyzed by pension reform protests
RTJUL 2023
French Strikes Escalate Campaign Against Macron’s Pension Overhaul
Wall Street JournalJUL 2023