Uproar in France as pension reform is pushed through parliament
From the BBC World Service: There have been protests inside and outside the French parliament as President Emmanuel Macron invoked special constitutional powers to pass his contentious pensions bill, which he said is needed to ensure the system does not go bust. BBC Paris Correspondent Hugh Schofield was watching proceedings unfold in the French capital. Plus, today is St Patrick’s Day, so how does Ireland make the most of this opportunity when it comes to trade? Marketplace’s Leanna Bryne’s been finding out.
Members of Parliament of left-wing coalition NUPES (New People's Ecologic and Social Union) hold placards during the speech of France's Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne (C), as she confirms to force through pension law without parliament vote during a session on the government's pension reform at the lower house National Assembly, in Paris on March 16, 2023. - French President forced through pension law without parliament vote, after he won approval from the upper house Senate for his reform of the pension system, which has sparked massive protests and strikes since the start of the year. (Photo by Alain JOCARD / AFP) (Photo by ALAIN JOCARD/AFP via Getty Images)
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