Macron defiant as riots grip France, breaks silence; 'Pension Bill Reform A Necessity' | Watch

While cities across France remain on the edge, President Emmanuel Macron holds on to his defiant position on the pension reform. In an interview, the French President vowed to push through the contentious reform despite uproar, saying that he was prepared to accept 'unpopularity'. On Monday, the French government narrowly survived a no-confidence motion. However, the protests across France are only intensifying. In Paris, students and university staff hit the streets. French port and dock workers launched 'Dead Ports' day to oppose the reform. The Macron government is facing its biggest domestic challenge of its second term. Watch this video for details.

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[mikecimerian]

"this is my last term as I can't constitutionally run again this is why I do not care about unpopularity"

[NineNine]

If This was India, All of English Media would have been throwing a tantrum.

[BATTLECATT]

Really what he is saying is, "I tell you in responsibly, I am responsible for the will of my overseas Masters and have to carry out said will. It is in the best interest Of France, to obey the will of the new order of things. They must trust the process..".
Might as well be at this point, we all know Germany has to fallow it's orders too..

[SourojitBh]

My well wishes to the french people, do not back down! Keep intensifying the protests! ✊🏻✊🏻

[chongmengtek]

Throw him out of office just like what happen to UK BJ and his successors. Only stupid leaders throw out money to save others while his own country need the most! You should put your own people first before you try to help outsiders.

[mrpepe]

You won't see that much in the western news media 😂

[keithalldis]

Got to admire the French, unlike the British they do demonstrate their feelings and don’t let themselves be pushed around.

[bloo]

He’s also hiding ……does not have the decency to show his face

[jesusojeda]

He has to please his masters- more money is needed so more money will be delivered, let the people be damned- he will quickly forget about them by retiring at 40 in Miami.

[itsalwaysnow]

What Macron's saying is "I won't be re-elected, so, I don't give a F*** about the country".
VIVE la FRANCE!

[criessmiles]

Macron must go

From west Africa
👍🏾

[Ghe]

Another Bastille? French Revolution. Behold, what a beautiful sight!

[randomracki]

The use of article 49.3 to push this through against the wishes of the majority was really low

[marcgrondin]

That the variant after Klaus schwab penetration !

[gkbbkg]

Well French financial resources are stretched they can either spend it on French citizens, pensions for the elder population and for the benefit of the French public or on war efforts against Russian government and public for as long as it takes. ... The French have billions of dollars to spend on Ukraine for as long as it takes but no money for retirement pensions ... The French will have to decide the priorities of France

[onetime]

Western media only wants to talk about Georgia but somehow they forget France. I think it's called selective memmory.

[renatelittlejohn]

As the man said, he can't be re-elected anyway. He sacrifices nothing, and he is well paid.

[FirstLast-zkow]

Macron is not allowed to give in. This is what they should be asking him. Who told him that he's not allowed to rescind the pension reform and why.

[kudakwashemwalukanga]

indeed defiant if it were any other country not in NATO uncle Sam was supposed to be jumping up and down crying democracy

[wishiiz]

He is trying so hard to be an American 😂😂😂😂