Fed-up pension protesters clash with police across France: 'We're not here to die on the job'

Protesters angry with President Emmanuel Macron and his plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64, clashed with police in Nantes and Paris in a day of demonstrations across France.

"People also want to enjoy their lives. We’re not here to die on the job, we’re here to be able to enjoy life one day, too," CGT Union representative Carl LeFrancois said.

Residents were further angered by the government's decision last week to push the pension changes through parliament without a vote.

"I really oppose the fact that democracy no longer means anything... We’re not being represented, and so we’re fed up,” protester Sophie Mendy said.

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[therainforest]

Keep up the fight, good people of France. We really are in this all together, and we must stay off our collective knees or we will all die on our knees!!! We support you!!!!

[kittykatja]

In Britain we are up to 67, many people are working with serious illnesses, some will not make it to retirement age, dieing literally on the job, while haven't paid into pensions, while others may make it to actually retiring, but because of health conditions, which have been impacted through having to work longer, will not be able to enjoy their retirement and not last much after that time, is that their plan. Bearing in mind they are discussing upping the age 74, this is truly evil.

[btrueday]

Stay strong the people of France. Many people don't realise this but governments raise the retirement age then follow by more taxes .... you never get out of it. So make a stand while you can

[normamarment]

Well done the French people bless you all.

[schukki]

¥ou see that the people in the governments are not on your side. Wake up! I love the French people. They fight to be free!

[smith]

France fighting against The boiling frog syndrome. Now 2 years plus, tomorrow next 2 years up...
France we are with you👋👋👋

[EuroScannisSchlager]

I am from Germany and I admire the brave people of France and I love them, we are cheering France to fight the corruption of the European Union.

[RebinRed]

It’s not just that the age of retirement was extended, they did it without having a vote

[WiseOwl_]

Interesting how no issue is taken by the Canadian press when violent protests happen overseas.

[emmettmurtagh]

Why do people have to peacefully protest but govermnets and police are allowed to use force??

[LeScandal]

The French yellow vests, the Dutch farmers, the Canadian truckers… Workers across the western world are rebelling

[MB.]

Where are the US sanctions? I thought protesting without being beaten by police was a universal human right in Iran a few months ago? 🤔

[lolab]

Viva La France!! Keep fighting !! from the UK where our disgraceful state pension age is 67/68!

[ekkehartvogel]

Wenn ein ganzes Volk für seine Rechte und Freiheit aufsteht, muss man ihm seine Rechte und Freiheit wiedergeben.

[lescobrandon]

France, 15 billion for Ukraine plus paying 40’perxent more for energy because don’t want to buy from Russia. That’s 100 billion a year right there. Pension issues would be solved.

[mistermonster_]

That it is not just about pension but that is a battle for democratie and freedom ! We do not want Dictature in our country

[jordanmaestro]

As a french, It warms my heart to see all these supportive comments.
We, the people of all nations need to step up against this tyranic elites and push humanity toward another level.

[МихаилУльянов-цб]

Why is the US silent and inactive? Why is the US not demanding the overthrow of the Macron regime? Where is Nuland with cookies? Or is it the wrong Maidan? Explain the difference please.
What would the US and Macron say if this happened in Russia?
Uncomfortable questions, right?)

[khaledabdo]

Francis knew well their right. They are very patient and very courageous. They will not give up easily.

[professormadlad]

I want to see accountability and punishment for corrupted politicians.