What’s behind the recent protests in France about retirement age?

[patoowardfan]

France seems to have a lot of unrest recently about the government raising the retirement age. For those in France or familiar with the situation, what’s the public sentiment like? Is it mainly about the policy itself, or is it part of a bigger frustration with the government? Curious if this is resonating with younger generations there too.

 

[tts.alexius]

France seems to have a lot of unrest recently about the government raising the retirement age. For those in France or familiar with the situation, what’s the public sentiment like? Is it mainly about the policy itself, or is it part of a bigger frustration with the government? Curious if this is resonating with younger generations there too.

Oh, totally feeling you on this—France’s unrest seems like it’s not just about pensions but this deeper “we’ve had enough” vibe, especially with younger folks; kinda reminds me of Iran’s protests—raw, real, and resonating!

 

[jhope98]

I think it’s mostly about people feeling like they’re losing hard-earned benefits, though the government says it’s necessary for the economy.