Why France is resisting Macron's push on pensions

The number of French people who actually understand the pensions reform can probably be counted in fingers and toes.They both have something to do with the year you first claim your pension, and whether or not you get penalised or rewarded.

But teachers just get it straight. In the new universal pension system that's not good, because for the first time bonuses will be used in the calculation of who gets what.Paris opera orchestra stages free concert against pension reform Is it any wonder that the pension reforms have triggered the longest opposition movement since President Macron came to power?After all, as the president says, its much-vaunted prime characteristic - and what distinguishes it from the dreaded Anglo-Saxon systems - remains intact.

People in their 60's forced to take any job they can find, because the DWP, just won't let them stop. Universal credit is an example of what the French are trying to avoid, and good luck to them!

So that’s it? After over a year of Gillet Jaune, Pension protests and strikes that’s your take on the violence and police thuggery in France? DefundtheBBC

OMG really we didn’t know

Only 12+ months of protests in France, better late than never BBC.

I’m having this tweet framed and mounted. BetterLateThanNevet

Were you aware that these riots have been going on for over a year now?

Frexit

It needs to be transparent, it needs to be fair, not biased on certain groups. All for one and one for all. Politicians are not a special lot, they should succumb to the general rule.

Go France get on strike you are the best in the world at strikes but nothing else.

Well bloody Nora, it's took over a year and the threat of losing the licence but the BBC have found France.... I'm glabbwr is gastered

OMG - BBC has an intruder got into yr bunker? France has been burning 4 HOW long? Police fighting firefighters, yellow vests (heros), economic mess BUT only now do u give it a small mention. First time u let slip EU NOT a paradise. Someone will get sacked 4 lettin public see.

Er because they have a spine and they aren't English sheep - next question

Gosh ! Is BBC actually covering fighting and disruption in France !!

See you can do it

Is the boss off sick? How the hell did this slip through BBC? It's a bit late trying to pretend being a news agency now....you are done for! scapthelicencefee

Oh you reporting on France. Too late you are getting axed hopefully.

Suddenly BBC reports on French riots? What changed?

Because... He is pushing on pensions? Which is bad, if you rely on them for not starving when you are old?

Crikey, this is on BBCWorld too! U ok, hun? x

Are you feeling OK?

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