The pension reform in France has become one of the most debated topics in recent months. Approved by decree on March 16, it has faced sustained resistance in Parliament, where support remains scarce. The government led by Emmanuel Macron introduced the bill on January 10, proposing changes to retirement rules that would affect a broad spectrum of workers. Supporters argue the measures are necessary to preserve the pension system, while unions and large portions of the opposition—ranging from the moderate CFDT to the more militant CGT—oppose the reform. Protests began soon after the announcement, with unions calling for eight days of action and planning further demonstrations across the country, reflecting a persistent social pulse in a nation with a history of mass mobilizations during pension reform debates.
