French Revolution In The Air as Macron Riot Police Attack Firefighters, Who Beat Them Back

French Revolution In The Air as Macron Riot Police Attack Firefighters, Who Beat Them Back

JUST IN: Mind-blowing videos emerge out of France showing RIOT POLICE CHARGING FIREFIGHTERS during protests.. 

ARE WE WITNESSING THE BEGINNING OF A REVOLUTION? 

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— Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) March 29, 2023

The recent protests in France, sparked by President Emmanuel Macron’s proposed pension reform bill, have brought attention to the country’s history of protest and the power of its citizens to effect change. While some protesters are calling for a complete overhaul of the government, many are simply seeking the withdrawal of the pension reform bill. The French have a tradition of protest, with notable victories such as the 1968 student protests and the 1995 and 2006 strikes that led to the government abandoning its plans for reform.

The ongoing protests against the pension reform bill have brought significant disruption to the country, with workers from various sectors going on strike and schools closing. Union groups are concerned that the proposed reforms will disadvantage those who entered the workforce at a young age and have physically demanding jobs. Despite Macron’s insistence on the importance of the pension reform bill, protesters believe that it’s not too late to change the government’s decision.

Since mid-January, millions of people have demonstrated and joined strikes against the bill, with over a million taking to the streets in recent weeks. While the protests have brought some violence, including clashes between police and environmental activists resulting in hundreds of arrests and dozens of injuries, the protests continue. As former President François Hollande has noted, the level of anger and resentment among the French is at an unprecedented level.

Key takeaways:

• The French have a tradition of protest, with notable victories such as the 1968 student protests and the 1995 and 2006 strikes.
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• The ongoing protests against the pension reform bill have brought significant disruption to the country, with workers from various sectors going on strike and schools closing.
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• Union groups are concerned that the proposed reforms will disadvantage those who entered the workforce at a young age and have physically demanding jobs.
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• Millions of people have demonstrated and joined strikes against the bill since mid-January, with over a million taking to the streets in recent weeks.
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• While the protests have brought some violence, including clashes between police and environmental activists resulting in hundreds of arrests and dozens of injuries, the protests continue.

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