Tag: Social issues
after the adoption, the street keeps the pressure on
France faces Thursday a new day of national mobilization at the call of the inter-union against the pension reform, in a social climate which has deteriorated further since the adoption…
Can Macron last another four years?
THE MINUTE RETREATS 01:55 Emmanuel Macron emerges weakened from the battle for pensions. The majority is on edge, the opposition is remobilized, the unions are angry, the French are angry.…
unions angry at “contempt” for Emmanuel Macron’s speech
In addition to reaffirming his objectives and not backing down on his pension reform, French President Emmanuel Macron criticized the unions during his interview with TF1 and France 2 on…
demonstrators and union denounce an increase in police violence
Since the passage of the pension reform, Thursday March 16, 2023, spontaneous demonstrations have taken place every day in Paris and throughout France. If at the beginning it happened without…
Emmanuel Macron ready to “endorse unpopularity”, renews his confidence in Elisabeth Borne
French President Emmanuel Macron estimated, Wednesday, March 22 at midday, that his highly contested pension reform should “ enter into force by the end of the year “, because she…
the profession of doula, for a smoother childbirth
On the occasion of World Doula Day this Wednesday, March 22, RFI looks at this still little-known profession in France, which is nevertheless on the rise. Accompanists in maternity, childbirth,…
Pension reform: young people are also mobilizing and want to harden the movement
With 49.3 and then the rejection of motions of censure on Monday in the National Assembly, young people are intensifying their mobilization against the pension reform. High school or university…
The Penitentiary Center of Rennes: the body of women in prison
/ Podcasts / Great report France hosts the largest women’s prison in all of Europe. The penitentiary center of Rennes, in Brittany, has 213 detainees for long sentences, and 31…
the National Rally hopes to reap the fruits of the anger of the French
The cross-partisan motion only needed nine votes to be adopted on Monday. As for that filed by the National Rally (RN), it obtained 94 votes, including six votes from other…
the unions call to remain mobilized, rallies everywhere in France
After the rejection of motions of censure in the National Assembly – itself following the government’s recourse to Article 49.3 of the Constitution to have its reform adopted – the…