The Senate approves the pension reform that puts workers on the street in France
In France, the Senate approved the most controversial article of the reform, which provoked massive strikes throughout the country and millions of people took to the streets to protest, “which provides for a gradual increase in the retirement age from 62 to 64 years.”
Some articles of the controversial pension reform were put to a vote in the Senate. Despite opposition from the left, the article, which provides for a gradual increase in the retirement age from 62 to 64, was accepted by 201 votes to 115. Other points of the reform will continue to be discussed in the Senate.
Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said in a statement about the vote: “I am pleased that the vote turned out this way despite the controversy.”
NEW DECISION TO STRIKE THE UNIONS
The unions announced that they demanded an urgent meeting with President Emmanuel Macron on the adoption of said article.
The unions decided to strike and protest for Saturday March 11, covering all sectors.
According to the unions, 3.5 million people protested with the strikes against the reform of March 7 in France, while the Ministry of the Interior announced that this figure was 1.28 million.
Due to the strikes, there were significant transport disruptions in many regions, especially in the capital, Paris.
On the other hand, the daily Le Canard Enchaine stated that the participation number announced by Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin regarding the protests held on February 16 was insufficient and stated that Darmanin deliberately manipulated this number despite warnings. of the officials.
Controversial PENSION REFORM
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne announced on January 10 that the pension reform, which was among Macron’s election promises, would be implemented.
Pointing out that in the country where the retirement age is 62, the statutory retirement age will be gradually increased by 3 months each year and will increase to 64 by 2030, and said that in 2027, a premium payment requirement of 43 will be introduced years. to receive full pension.
There have been multiple strikes and protests across the country since January 19 against the controversial reform. (AA)