When Emanuel Macron unveiled his pension reform plan, which implies a gradual increase in the retirement age over several years, a wave of protests erupted, with over 1 million people across the country taking part in most of them. During the rallies, there were a number of violent clashes between protesters and security forces. Tensions increased when, on March 16, the French government invoked Article 49.3 of the Constitution, which allowed it to bypass the Parliament and adopt the pension reform bill.
France has been famous for its protests since the late 18th century. Political demonstrations seem to be a form of weekend entertainment for many French people.
When Emanuel Macron unveiled his pension reform plan, which implies a gradual increase in the retirement age over several years, a wave of protests erupted, with over 1 million people across the country taking part in most of them. During the rallies, there were a number of violent clashes between protesters and security forces.
Tensions increased when, on March 16, the French government invoked Article 49.3 of the Constitution, which allowed it to bypass the Parliament and adopt the pension reform bill.
Protesters use a sidewalk tree grid to break the window of a shop on the sidelines of a demonstration as part of a national day of strikes and protests.
Unionists stand in front of a fire during a blockade of the Port of Marseille (Port Autonome de Marseille).
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