In France, the possibility of raising the retirement age of workers has emerged. Protests began to emerge in the streets of Paris, Nantes, Toulouse, Marseille and Nice, causing trains and all public transport to stop.
The increase for some workers is part of the government plan. The Eiffel Tower, one of the country's tourist attractions, was closed to visitors after the demonstrations.
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According to the French Ministry of the Interior, it is estimated that more than a million French people have participated in the protests that have been taking place since last Thursday. In all, there were 80,000 people in Paris.
French federal government decision
As guided by President Emmanuel Macron, the law will require workers to be active until the age of 64, adding another 2 years to what is currently foreseen. Upon reaching the limit, workers will receive the full benefit from the government.
In their defense, rulers point out that the increase in age is to face the deficit current pensions. The protests are also caused by the considerable increase in the cost of living, as food and energy costs increase more and more.
In addition to them, several nurses and drivers from the UK have also held protests since last Thursday, alleging precarious work and consequent low wages.
Public transport workers, teachers and other professionals went on strike, so they did not show up for work. The Ministry of Education in France estimates that 40% of primary school teachers have gone on strike.
The airlift between Paris and London also experienced flight cancellations. Eurostar, on its own website, reported that some flights were cancelled. This was because flight controllers also staged protests by going on strike.
Of the unions in France, eight of them called workers to the streets as a form of protest for the country's social security.
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