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Trial by Fire: Protests Against Pension Reform Engulf France

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France has been famous for its protests since the late 18th century. Political demonstrations seem to be a form of weekend entertainment for many French people.
When Emanuel Macron unveiled his pension reform plan, which implies a gradual increase in the retirement age over several years, a wave of protests erupted, with over 1 million people across the country taking part in most of them. During the rallies, there were a number of violent clashes between protesters and security forces.
Tensions increased when, on March 16, the French government invoked Article 49.3 of the Constitution, which allowed it to bypass the Parliament and adopt the pension reform bill.
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A person walks past a fire at the entrance of a BNP Paribas bank branch during a demonstration in Nantes, inwestern France.

A person walks past a fire at the entrance of a BNP Paribas bank branch during a demonstration in Nantes, inwestern France.  - Sputnik International
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A person walks past a fire at the entrance of a BNP Paribas bank branch during a demonstration in Nantes, inwestern France.

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Protesters use a sidewalk tree grid to break the window of a shop on the sidelines of a demonstration as part of a national day of strikes and protests.

Protesters use a sidewalk tree grid to break the window of a shop on the sidelines of a demonstration as part of a national day of strikes and protests.  - Sputnik International
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Protesters use a sidewalk tree grid to break the window of a shop on the sidelines of a demonstration as part of a national day of strikes and protests.

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Employees of the Republican Security Company (CRS) try to maintain order during protests in Paris.

Employees of the Republican Security Company (CRS) try to maintain order during protests in Paris.  - Sputnik International
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Employees of the Republican Security Company (CRS) try to maintain order during protests in Paris.

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A protester ducks next to a fire during a demonstration.

A protester ducks next to a fire during a demonstration.  - Sputnik International
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A protester ducks next to a fire during a demonstration.

© AFP 2023 / Valery Hache

A man cycles past a message that reads, 'Democracy 49.3', daubed on the side one a tram carriage as demonstrations take place across France.

A man cycles past a message that reads, 'Democracy 49.3', daubed on the side one a tram carriage as demonstrations take place across France.  - Sputnik International
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A man cycles past a message that reads, 'Democracy 49.3', daubed on the side one a tram carriage as demonstrations take place across France.

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Firefighters put out a fire at a garbage dump ignited by protesters.

Firefighters put out a fire at a garbage dump ignited by protesters.  - Sputnik International
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Firefighters put out a fire at a garbage dump ignited by protesters.

© AFP 2023 / Sameer Al-Doumy

Protesters walk past a damaged bus stop during a demonstration.

Protesters walk past a damaged bus stop during a demonstration.  - Sputnik International
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Protesters walk past a damaged bus stop during a demonstration.

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Protesters set up a flaming barricade across railway tracks at a train station during a demonstration.

Protesters set up a flaming barricade across railway tracks at a train station during a demonstration.  - Sputnik International
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Protesters set up a flaming barricade across railway tracks at a train station during a demonstration.

© AFP 2023 / Sebastien Salom-Gomis

People destroy an office's window on the sidelines of a demonstration.

People destroy an office's window on the sidelines of a demonstration.  - Sputnik International
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People destroy an office's window on the sidelines of a demonstration.

© AFP 2023 / Julien de Rosa

A protester holds a portrait of French President Emmanuel Macron next to a fire ready to burn it.

A protester holds a portrait of French President Emmanuel Macron next to a fire ready to burn it.  - Sputnik International
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A protester holds a portrait of French President Emmanuel Macron next to a fire ready to burn it.

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Police use tear gas to disperse protesters

 Police use tear gas to disperse protesters - Sputnik International
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Police use tear gas to disperse protesters

© AFP 2023 / Nicolas Tucat

Unionists stand in front of a fire during a blockade of
the Port of Marseille (Port Autonome de Marseille).

Unionists stand in front of a fire during a blockade of the Port of Marseille (Port Autonome de Marseille). - Sputnik International
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Unionists stand in front of a fire during a blockade of
the Port of Marseille (Port Autonome de Marseille).

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