French Pres. Macron's Plan to Raise the Retirement Age 2 years Causes Nationwide Protests, Police Respond with Excessive Force

As reported by The Wall Street Journal, French workers have gone on strike to protest against President Emmanuel Macron's plan to increase the retirement age. The strikes, which have been ongoing for several weeks, have caused significant disruptions to transportation and other services across the country. The workers argue that the proposed increase in the retirement age will make it harder for them to retire and will negatively impact their quality of life. The government insists that the change is necessary to address the financial challenges facing the country's pension system. The situation continues to evolve and it remains to be seen how the government and striking workers will come to a resolution.