France: Protests arson against controversial pension reforms, Paris became a battleground
In France, protests against controversial pension reforms broke out across the country once again, with Paris becoming a battleground.
During the protests, the streets were set on fire, the protesters clashed with the police after stone pelting, the police fired tear gas shells to disperse the protesters.
The French Union and Union Front have announced strikes and demonstrations on March 23 against controversial pension reforms.
In France, the Union Front continues to call for the rollback of reforms.
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Bourne used Article 49.3 of the Constitution to push an unpopular pension bill through the National Assembly without a vote.
In the pension reforms, the retirement age has been increased from 62 years to 64 years.