Some 200 protests are being organised countrywide, with a big march planned for Paris. Read more at straitstimes.com.
PARIS - France’s prime minister on Sunday ruled out backtracking on a plan to raise the retirement age as unions prepared for another day of mass protests against the contested reform.
But the headline age limit of 64 was not up for discussion, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said on Sunday.While unions have welcomed the government’s readiness for negotiation on parts of the plan, they say the proposed 64-year rule has to go. Pointing to opinion polls, Laurent Berger, head of the moderate CFDT union, said that “the people disagree strongly with the project, and that view is gaining ground”.Unions and the government both see Tuesday’s protests as a major test.
Mr Macron’s allies are short of an absolute majority in parliament and will need votes from conservatives to approve the pensions plan. Stoppages are also expected in schools and administrations, with some local authorities having already announced closures of public spaces such as sports stadiums.
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