NPR: National Strike In France Shuts Down Cities Over Macron’s Pension Reform Plans
Thousands of people march in the streets of Paris, Lyon, Marseille and other French cities, in a general strike that reflects anger both at Macron and his retirement plan.
Monuments including the Eiffel Tower are closed and transportation, including trains and planes, are impacted as well.
? The first clashes have broken out in #Paris, as thousands have taken to the streets throughout France to protest against planned pension reform ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/3HMer9CzZV
— FRANCE 24 English (@France24_en) December 5, 2019
