Now in their 25th day, France’s nationwide strikes against the government’s pension reform plans are the longest in more than 30 years. But how are strikers coping after nearly four weeks without pay? * This […]
With France gripped by strike action crippling the transport system in a dispute over pensions reform, news emerged Saturday of the latest government concessions – to striking ballet dancers at the Paris Opera. * This […]
Ballerinas in white tutus danced scenes from Swan Lake on the forecourt of the Paris Opera on Tuesday to protest against President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to scrap their special pension benefits. * This article was […]
Three weeks into a crippling transport strike that has wreaked havoc on Christmas holiday plans, the French government is struggling to persuade a sceptical public – and increasingly critical experts – that its controversial pension […]
Paul Pogba’s future continues to divide Manchester United fans, but MOTD2 pundit Peter Crouch thinks the France midfielder will shine if he is used properly in a free role. * This article was originally published […]
French forces killed 33 Islamist militants in Mali on Saturday using attack helicopters, ground troops and a drone, near the border with Mauritania where a group linked to al Qaeda operates, French authorities said. * […]
France’s competition watchdog fined Google 150 million euros ($167 million) on Friday for abusing its power over the treatment of advertisers, saying it applied opaque rules and changed them at will. * This article was […]
A catering company in Paris has decided to only hire refugees and asylum seekers in its kitchen. Over a dozen cooks prepare meals from their home countries, making for a wide-ranging menu. Meanwhile, having a stable job […]
As France sees fresh protests against pension reform, sociologist and professor of political science Eric Fassin says it’s time for French people to come together in a united defence of their social security. He says the […]