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Police clash with French protestors over pension reform

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A third wave of protests has engulfed France, with Police and protestors clashing in Paris

 
Public transport, schools and refinery supplies were disrupted as trade unions led protested against President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to make the French work longer before retirement.

The protests came a day after pension reform legislation began its bumpy passage through parliament.

The government says people must work two years longer, meaning for most, until the age of 64.

Currently, the French spend the largest number of years in retirement among OECD countries.

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