FRANCE: French unions hail protests a success but govt says numbers are ‘down’
Almost three million people joined protests across France to voice anger over changes to the retirement age according to trade union officials, while the French government put the figure at 900,000. Unions called on the government to “open dialogue”. Read More
FRANCE: French unions hail protests as a success but government says numbers are "down"
Almost 3 million people joined protests across France to voice anger over changes to the retirement age according to trade union officials, while the French government put the figure at 900,000. Unions called on the government to “open dialogue”. Read More
FRANCE: Workers strike in protest at rising retirement age
Hundreds of thousands of French workers took part in a 24-hour nationwide strike on Thursday to vent their anger at government plans to tackle a budget deficit by raising the retirement age from 60 to 62. Read More
FRANCE: Workers go on strike to protest raising retirement age
Hundreds of thousands of French workers are taking part in a 24-hour nationwide strike on Thursday to vent their anger at government plans to tackle a budget deficit by raising the retirement age from 60 to 62. Read More
Football anger in France
This picture says it all about France’s abysmal performance in last night’s World Cup match against Mexico. The 2-0 loss, which is almost certain to eliminate France, has unleashed a torrent of contempt in the press for the hapless team… Read More
Sarko snatches Dati’s limo
Don’t anger the French sovereign if you want to keep your privileges. Recent favourites at the court of King Sarko are noting that lesson today after news of the latest humiliation inflicted on Rachida Dati. With a quick phone call,… Read More