[Politics] The French show the Brits how it is done

[nicko31]

Whilst I like the way the French don't take shit on many things (they wouldn't tolerate a lot of whats going on here in terms of loss of freedoms), on pensions Macron made it pretty clear of what he wanted to do before he secured a second term.

Close to 16% GDP on pension is unsustainable, does the country want a credit downgrade? UK by comparison is around 6%. Important to remember only 11 years ago for many the pension age in France was reduced not increased.

Why Macron must win his pension reform battle

The French president’s legacy hinges on raising retirement age.

www.politico.eu

 

[osgood]

Italy 67 years
U/K 67
Germany 66.5
Netherlands 66.5
Spain 65
France 62

The French economy is a ticking bermb , as Inspector Clouseau would say

 

[worthingseagull123]

The French don’t let their government walk all over them, unlike the anesthetised public on this island.

King Charles's France visit postponed after pension protests

Emmanuel Macron says the trip could not go ahead because of pension protests during the trip.

www.bbc.co.uk

Too much apathy in the UK.

 

[pastafarian]

Personally I'd have no problems with XR et al using the same tactics. We're soft in this country. Loved the number of burnt out speed cameras I saw during the yellow jacket protests.

1. Burning rubbish, tyres, speed cameras, buildings etc etc.........not very environmentally friendly.​
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3. Will no one think of the asthmatic children who might have to breath the added toxins and smoke in the atmosphere.​
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5. (See previous arguments regarding flares and smoke bombs).​
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