The retirement reform

In early 2023, France was shaken by widespread protests against a reform pushed through by Macron's government to notably lift the age of retirement from 62 to 64 years, among other measures.

Young people's political organisations in the streets during protests in Paris against the retirement reform.
Young people's political organisations in the streets during protests in Paris against the retirement reform.
The Young Communists' organisation.
The Young Communists' organisation.
Graffiti next to the Tuileries Park in central Paris, saying: "Borne to the stake" and "Crucial support to A[nne] Hidalgo". Élisabeth Borne was Prime Minister at the time, Anne Hidalgo is the mayor of Paris.
Graffiti next to the Tuileries Park in central Paris, saying: "Borne to the stake" and "Crucial support to A[nne] Hidalgo". Élisabeth Borne was Prime Minister at the time, Anne Hidalgo is the mayor of Paris.
Workers' unions parade in the street.
Workers' unions parade in the street.
A protest sign saying "Paris, rise up".
A protest sign saying "Paris, rise up".
A man sits on the roof of a bus stop during protests in eastern Paris.
A man sits on the roof of a bus stop during protests in eastern Paris.
A protester holding a sign saying "It's getting a bit much, isn't it?"
A protester holding a sign saying "It's getting a bit much, isn't it?"
Some protesters climbed up scaffolding to reach the roof of typical Paris buildings and tag graffiti on the chimneys.
Some protesters climbed up scaffolding to reach the roof of typical Paris buildings and tag graffiti on the chimneys.
Residents look on as the demonstration slowly moves through Paris streets.
Residents look on as the demonstration slowly moves through Paris streets.
Small fires start in the path of the demonstration as protesters set rubbish bins and bus stops on fire.
Small fires start in the path of the demonstration as protesters set rubbish bins and bus stops on fire.
Protesters climb up the statue "Statue du Triomphe", which represents the French Republic, at the place de la Nation in Paris.
Protesters climb up the statue "Statue du Triomphe", which represents the French Republic, at the place de la Nation in Paris.