The French government's plans to raise the retirement age to 64 from 62, which has led to widespread protests, moved on to the Senate after a tense parliamentary debate ended on Saturday.
The final debate on the pension bill in the lower house of parliament was marred by jeers on various sides of the assembly, resulting in an emotional outburst by Employment Minister Olivier Dussopt.
"You have insulted me for 15 days. No-one cracked though, no-one cracked. We are here in front of you to present the reform," Dussopt shouted towards opposition politicians. President Emmanuel Macron wants to raise the retirement age in a move he deems crucial to avoid a collapse of the state pension system and to ensure younger generations do not carry the burden of financing the older generations.
However, many in France, where there is already anger over rising living costs, are against the plan. The move is also opposed by far-right and left-wing political parties.
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