Russian President Vladimir Putin, commenting on the protests against pension reform in France, said it was a domestic matter of the country. He said this in an interview with journalist Pavel Zarubin on the TV channel. “Russia 24”.
“Well, you know, it’s their job first and foremost. Putin said, “This is France’s internal matter.
He also noted that all preferential early retirement regimes are protected in Russia, but not in the French state, so residents of the country find this approach overly strict.
“All these preferential exit regimes have been eliminated. However, this approach is perceived by the citizens as excessively harsh and unjust.
Putin also stressed that many countries in the world community are carrying out pension reforms, as in France, including Russia. At the same time, according to the Russian leader, the Russian Federation has maintained a five-year difference in retirement between men and women.
More than a million people in France appeared To protest the raising of the retirement age. According to the CGT union, 3.5 million people protested in the metropolis.
Prior to that, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the pension reform that caused protests. found currently in the Constitutional Council, its membership will depend on their decision.
Despite ongoing strikes, the government passed a bill last week using article 49.3 of the constitution to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.