Pension reform: 60% of French nationals back further strikes

Stepping up the pressure on president Sarkozy, a recent poll indicates 60% of the population supports the union's plans to continue protesting against pension reform. With a cabinet reshuffle coming up, we take a look at what Jean-Louis Borloo has going for him, since many people are predicting he'll replace François Fillon as Prime Minister. And the work of American photographer Larry Clark continues to spark controversy, this time in Paris. Stay tuned to find out why.

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20/11/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

UMP party: a chaotic leadership contest

Jean-François Copé wins the bitter battle to take over from Nicolas Sarkozy as head of the France's conservative UMP party, but only by a whisker. Next, we go to Corsica where 18 people have been killed so far this year, giving the island the highest murder rate in Europe. Finally, Paris' Pompidou Centre opens its biggest Salvador Dalí retrospective in more than 30 years.

14/11/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Hollande feels the pressure

François Hollande fields questions from journalists in his first bi-annual press conference as French president. We take a look at how he did. Next, a non-profit organisation releases its annual report, revealing that an increasing number of single mothers are living below the poverty line in France. Finally, we bring you a special report on France's literary love affair.

06/11/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

French Catholic Church says 'Non!' to gay marriage

French Catholics say "Non!" to legalising gay marriage and adoption. Next, a top businessman tells the French government to cut red tape, giving it advice on how to make the economy more competitive. Finally, a classic French film, "Les Enfants du Paradis", gets a digital makeover.

30/10/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

François Hollande's latest competitivity pact

First, President François Hollande promises business leaders he will make the economy more competitive. Next, a French entrepreneur leads by example with his revolutionary robot that helps neurosurgeons across the world. Finally, an exhibition on the life and music of the Gypsy King, Django Reinhardt, opens in Paris.

23/10/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

A government crackdown on Corsica's crimewave

First, France announces new crime fighting measures to crack down on the Corsican mafia and help lower the island's murder rate, which is the highest in Europe. Next, we bring you a profile of the first black man to lead a major political party in France. Finally, we have a look at what a trampoline bridge for bouncing across the river Seine might look like.

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Retirement Age in France

by Anonyme - 19/10/2010 - 21:35

As an outside observer in the US it is hard to sympathize with the strikers. Here we have no guarantees. Social Security was never meant to replace a retirement account and today market upheavals and uncertainty makes retirement a tough target to hit. Many have had to alter and change plans with erosion of their investments. Big government debt serves no one well. It would seem that extending retirement in France by two years considering the state of financial affairs is a small consideration.