France Paralyzed by Massive Strike Over Retirement System Overhaul
Macron remains “calm and determined” to push it through, according to a top presidential official.
Macron remains “calm and determined” to push it through, according to a top presidential official.
Arnault's $100.4B fortune equals more than 3% of France's economy, highlighting an extreme wealth gap.
Yellow vests have joined the march to show their rejection of President Macron's economic policies.
He also unveiled measures to boost pensions and help single parents and eased rules on referendums.
"I think what happened at Notre Dame is a great tragedy but humans should be more important than stones."
The yellow vest movement, which started as a tax protest, has expanded into a broader revolt against Macron's policies.
The demonstrators were undeterred by police protest bans or repeated injuries in 20 weeks of demonstrations.
The surge in violence came as the 4-month-old yellow vest movement demanding justice has been dwindling.
Police said 31 demonstrators had been arrested and one person lost a hand in the unrest.
by Martin Weiss | Feb 4, 2019 | Economy, Investing
Most American investors are so keenly focused on Washington, they’ve lost track of the drama unfolding in Europe.
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