France
In ‘The Revolutionists,’ a play of ideas, four women challenge the French Revolution
June 8, 2023This adventure of words, ideas, high-flown principles—how they are conceived and how they are so horribly abused—makes for a fascinating outing at the theatre.
Read moreFrench Communist Party leads workers in march on Macron’s palace over retirement scheme
April 5, 2023PCF leader Fabien Roussel demands the president “respect the people.”
Read moreFrench Communist leader refuses to meet Macron’s PM until pension scheme withdrawn
April 3, 2023Fabien Roussel not only opposes plans to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64, he actually says it should be lowered to 60.
Read moreParis sanitation workers suspend strike, will clear garbage to make protesting easier
March 30, 2023Mounds of trash weighing up to 10,000 tons—equal to the weight of the Eiffel Tower—have become a striking symbol of opposition to Macron’s dictatorial pension decree.
Read moreNo red carpet: Striking French workers force cancelation of British king’s visit
March 24, 2023Workers keep France paralyzed in “biggest mobilization since May 1968.”
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