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FRANCE: Farmers' protests could spread
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES284905
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The French government is using its emergency powers to break a two-week strike at five of the country's eight refineries, which has caused fuel shortages nationwide. Union action…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273321
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The vote was triggered by opposition parties following the government’s decision to use special constitutional powers to force through controversial pension reforms last week…
FRANCE: Pension reforms will create new risks
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES278449
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From November 21, private sector workers can now work four instead of five days per week as part of the federal government’s new Labour Deal. Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274433
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FRANCE: Strike action increases risk of instability
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES273051
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FRANCE: Strike action could trigger social unrest
FRANCE: Pensions will be defining for Macron
France's eight trade unions have declared a series of national one-day strikes against the reform starting from January 19. The outcome of the pension reform efforts will likely…
The legislation, which is due to take effect from September 1, will see the French retirement age increase from 62 to 64 while the years of social contributions will increase from…