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France: Protest Intensifies Over New Pension Reforms

French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that he heard people's anger over raising the retirement age from 62 to 64, but insisted that it was needed. In an televised address to the nation, Macron said 'this changes were needed to guarantee everyone's pension,' after he enacted the pension law on Saturday.

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French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that he heard people's anger over raising the retirement age from 62 to 64, but insisted that it was needed. In an televised address to the nation, Macron said 'this changes were needed to guarantee everyone's pension,' after he enacted the pension law on Saturday.

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