Thousand Protest in France Over Retirement

Euronews
September 23, 2010

• A d v e r t i s e m e n t

In France, tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets as part of a second round of protests over pension reform plans.

The 24-hour strike has affected schools, transport and public services across the country.

The action is being widely seen across Europe as a key test for President Sarkozy as governments across the bloc seek to implement austerity measures.

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France’s lower house has already approved raising the retirement age from 60 to 62.

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This article was posted: Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 1:42 pm

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