Social battles and inequality-instability of France: instability of Europe?
Editorial 11 April 2023Protests and strikes in France: Emmanuel Macron’s reform, which is now law, shakes French souls, who respond vehemently. The focus of the reform is a gradual increase in the retirement age: from 62 to 64 years of age to have access to retirement in the Country, and is related to the issue of public debt and the impact of pensions on the state budget. Protests have been going on for days, corresponding to transport, highways, infrastructure and the waste disposal chain being blocked. The French General Confederation of Labour is thundering. What will be the echo of these social battles in European countries? To find out more about this topic, don’t miss our newest NEU number.
