Written by Foras Teamhrach
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Manifestation_12_octobre_2010_Orl%C3%A9ans_-_place_du_Martroi_-_1.jpg Demonstration in Orléans, France on 12th October. An interesting analysis of the issues that lie at the heart of the French opposition to the “reform” measures, which are mandated by the European Union. The trend is for qualified people to enter the work force at a later stage, having spent years getting an education. [...]
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Written by Foras Teamhrach
An estimated 3.5 million workers and students marched nationwide in France yesterday in a day of action called to oppose pension cuts demanded by President Nicolas Sarkozy. The most critical provisions of the pension reform have been passed—a two-year increase in the retirement age and a corresponding increase in the pay-in period—the law has yet [...]
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