Thousands of people marched against France’s controversial pension reform, particularly in Paris where an estimated 57,000 people participated. The reform was passed without a vote in parliament, prompting calls for President Emmanuel Macron’s resignation. Clashes between protesters and police left 154 officers injured, and 111 demonstrators were detained in the capital. The General Confederation of Labor (CGT) announced around 400,000 attended the Paris protest, though turnout was lower on the 11th day of protests.

On April 14, the Constitutional Council will decide on the pension reform’s legality. Experts predict that the Council is unlikely to overturn the law.

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Türkiye’s Fidan Calls for Leaders’ Summit on Ukraine War

On May 30, 2025

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the recent peace talks in Istanbul have brought a new dimension to diplomatic efforts on Ukraine and proposed a leaders’ summit hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. “A summit with leaders from Russia, Ukraine, and the US could help achieve a long-term ceasefire,” he said.

Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Fidan emphasized Türkiye’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, stating that President Erdoğan has been working actively since the war began. He added that talks in Istanbul on May 16 led to concrete results, including a prisoner swap.

Fidan shared insights from his prior visit to Moscow and said Russia is open to further talks on June 2. He stressed the importance of continuing momentum and involving international actors to build common ground for peace.

Fidan is also scheduled to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Andriy Yermak, Rustem Umerov, and representatives of the Crimean Tatar and Gagauz Turkish communities.

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