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Macron's pension reforms spark protests
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01:18 - 06:25 (05:07)

Concerns arise over the possibility of the pension reform protests being taken over by unrelated groups and turning into a chaotic movement. Anger towards President Macron's reform remains high after being passed without a vote using a special constitutional measure.

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The Macron administration's pension reform, which was passed through the lower house without a vote using a special constitutional measure, has resulted in ongoing protests across France.
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France
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The Macron administration's pension reform, which was passed through the lower house without a vote using a special constitutional measure, has resulted in ongoing protests across France. Some are concerned the demonstrations could evolve into a chaotic yellow vest-type movement.

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