Published: January 9th, 2023,
Last updated: January 9th, 2023
For years, Emmanuel Macron has wanted to reform the French pension system, plans that have been accompanied by strong protests from the very beginning. Not only do the opposition and all unions reject Macron’s plans, but according to polls almost 75 percent of the population does as well. Tomorrow, Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne is to present the reform. Among other things, the retirement age is to be raised to 64 or 65. This could trigger unrest similar to the Yellow Vests protests in 2018. Tanja Kuchenbecker reports from Paris.