Age-old problem: reforming France
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Macron's Pension Reform Challenge
This chapter examines President Macron's plans to reform France's complex pension system amidst public resistance and historical precedents of civil unrest. It emphasizes the delicate balance between necessary reforms, such as raising the retirement age to 64, and the cultural significance of generous public pensions in France.
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