French President Emmanuel Macron has signed the controversial law that raises the retirement age in France by two years, from 62 to 64. The law was officially published on Saturday.
The path was clear for Macron to sign the law after the Constitutional Council ruled on Friday that key elements of France’s controversial pension reforms do not violate the constitution. Six minor measures which were part of the package were rejected.
Held down
The government went ahead with controversial pension reforms without voting in parliament. There have been massive demonstrations and strikes in France in recent months, but Macron has remained faithful to reforms.
It is expected to be demonstrated again on Saturday. The unions also called for another big day of protest on May 1, Labor Day. The unions ignored an invitation to speak with Macron. According to polls, Macron’s popularity has fallen to an all-time low.
Source: BNR
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