The French government does not back down
Government spokesman Olivier Veran told the French newspaper Journal De Dimanche (JDD) that they would not withdraw the reform even if it provoked protests.
Under the phrase “We cannot allow the idea that violence will be a fair or tolerable reaction to settle”, Veran emphasized that the executive will continue with a road map in which it will be reorganized.
“The pension reform is not going to be like a pension reform,” Veran said. he made the comment of him.
Noting that there will be other reforms that they or the next governments will do in the future in France, Veran said: “Among the future reforms, some will be undesirable, but there will be reforms that are democratically approved by the legitimate parliaments and are necessary for the future of the country.” .
457 EXHIBITORS DETECTED
The demonstrations that broke out on March 16, after the government’s decision to approve the bill that raises the retirement age by 2 years, without a vote, continue in France. Violence is taking place in many parts of the country between the police and protesters, who have violently intervened in the demonstrations.
The day before, 457 people were arrested in demonstrations across the country. (AA)