Tag: Social issues
In the spotlight: Macron facing the street
More than a million demonstrators in total, according to the Ministry of the Interior, 3.5 million according to the CGT union, the ninth day of mobilization against the pension reform…
“I took three baton blows”, a resurgence of abusive arrests in France?
Since the announcement of the use of 49.3 a week ago, improvised demonstrations have taken place every day in several cities in France. This is also the case in Paris…
employers of undeclared domestic workers called to order
In Benin, the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) indicated on March 23, 2023 to all employers of domestic workers that the latter must be declared before the end of the…
Australian Prime Minister pushes to give Aboriginal people an official voice
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appealed to voters on Thursday (March 23rd) asking them to support a constitutional amendment that could give Aboriginal people a “ voice in Parliament, in…
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,…