Meanwhile, there were strikes at schools, in refineries and on the railways, which also affected train traffic to Germany. 11,000 police officers and gendarmes were deployed nationwide. Almost two weeks ago there were major protests once morest the planned increase in the retirement age from 62 to 64 years.
The retirement age is to be raised from 62 to 64
Accompanied by music and protest songs, the demonstration in Paris started moving in the followingnoon. Families with children, students and older people joined the protest. Although the government’s reform plans upset many people in France, sentiment remained good. “Let’s save our pension” or “Live better/older” might be read on the signs.
