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How French pension protests could threaten Macron’s agenda

Why French protests over pensions could threaten Macron’s international agenda

12/06/2019

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How French pension protests could threaten Macron’s agenda

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Why French protests over pensions could threaten Macron’s international agenda

Protesters have shut down Paris and much of France in angry response to proposed pension reforms. The changes, which would unify the current system and increase workers’ ability to change sectors, represent the delivery of a campaign promise from President Emmanuel Macron. But French labor unions and other critics fear they will affect retirement age or scope of benefits. Nick Schifrin reports.

12/06/2019

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