France

French unions have called for two more days of strikes on Feb 7 and 11 in an effort to force the government to reconsider its pension reform plan. The French Interior Ministry reported over 1.2 million people took to the streets across…

Although the protests that were held throughout about 200 French cities and towns against the pension reform to gradually increase the retirement age from 62 to 64 were peaceful in overall, occasional clashes broke out between police and…

While reactions towards the pension reform in France continues, bakers, who state having a difficult time due to increased electricity and raw material prices, compulsory premiums and taxes, gathered in the Place de la Nation in the capital…

After the announcement of a regulation that would raise the retirement age to 64, French people took to the streets to demand the government retract the decision. Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the French far-left Party of Unyielding…

Thousands of people took to the streets in various parts of France, particularly in the capital city of Paris, in response to a retirement law announced by Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne. The law states that the retirement age will be…

France is currently experiencing shortages of certain drugs such as paracetamol and amoxicillin. Pharmacists have had difficulties obtaining drugs and have reported delays in delivery since the end of last year. According to the…

The energy crisis continues after Russia cut off gas to some European countries that imposed sanctions on Moscow for its attacks on Ukraine. As part of the austerity steps in France, the lights in the symbolic locations of the capital…

Thousands of French freelance doctors rallied in Paris to demand higher wages and improved working conditions on Thursday. The French government harshly criticized the strike, calling it "very irresponsible" since it raises "pressure on…

Hundreds of general practitioners gathered in the Pantheon Square in Paris, France, and protested for better working conditions and increased consultation fees. In the protests that started on December 26 and will last until January 8,…

The French parliament approved an aid package of 230 million euros to provide aid to millions of French households heating with wood during. Households eligible for the aid will receive between 50 and 200 euros depending on their income,…