France sees renewed protests against Macron’s retirement age plan
PBS NewsHourAUG 2023
Macron is aware of the political backlash that his pension plan brings, but he's standing firm and making difficult decisions to secure France’s future. He has also reached out to opponents to hear their concerns, but they have refused to engage in dialogue, using this to divide France and cause trouble as Macron attempts to protect pensions long-term.
Macron’s government has defied the will of the French people, and it should have fallen. The grassroots support shows how much Macron’s constituents oppose his policy, and to make matters worse, he used undemocratic means to advance his unpopular pension reform. French democracy looks more like a farce each day, and Macron’s government doesn't represent the people.