Violent French pension protests erupt as 1 million demonstrate

Violent French pension protests erupt as 1 million demonstrate
(Aurelien Morissard/AP)
Fri, 24 Mar, 2023 - 05:15
Associated Press reporters

More than 1 million people demonstrated across France on Thursday against unpopular pension reforms, with violence erupting in some places.

Unions have called for new nationwide strikes and protests next week, coinciding with King Charles’ planned visit to France.

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