Macron waives presidential pension amid Christmas strike chaos

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President gives up automatic pension given to French leaders as union standoff continues

Emmanuel Macron is to give up his own generous presidential pension in an attempt to calm anger over politicians’ privileges, as French transport strikes caused chaos for Christmas travellers.

 

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He must think the protestors are very stupid if he thinks this will pacify them.

E. Macron doesn't give up his presidential pension. Another will be calculated according the new universal system he wants to establish

FINALLY we see some coverage of the GeneralStrike in France! Imagine if people in the US had this type of perseverance — the GilletsJaunes are STILL GOING. Ordinary citizens seeking redress of grievances with their government 🔥

liberté, égalité, fraternité. Keep marching until they hear you! We have a lot of power in our hands, we MUST use it to good effect. They're nothing without us. The capitalist hierarchy will fall with no base to support it. Respect to Macron for making this decision.

Vive la France Libre. Au revoir ,macron...

As a banker who made millions, this symbolic gesture is one of the most disingenuous ones he could have made.

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