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France: Mass Mobilization as “Block Everything” Movement Rallies Citizens

On Wednesday, September 10, French police arrested nearly 500 people as the “Block Everything” (“Bloquons tout”) protests aimed to disrupt transport and daily life across France following the collapse of Prime Minister François Bayrou’s government over unpopular austerity measures. Authorities reported around 200,000 participants nationwide, while the CGT union claimed over 250,000. The protests included blockades, fires, and barricades, particularly in Paris at locations such as Gare du Nord, Place du Châtelet, and Place des Fêtes. Police deployed 80,000 officers and used tear gas to disperse the crowds. Despite clashes and disruption on highways and public transport, the largest demonstrations remained relatively calm.

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US: Eric Adams Gets Booed At WNBA NY Liberty’s Championship Parade

New York City mayor Eric Adams was booed at the New York Liberty’s championship parade on Thursday, October 24, as he was introduced to the crowd at New York City Hall, where the parade route ended.

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

NUPES Parliamentary Group . during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

Marine Lepen president of the RN parliamentary group . during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

NUPES Parliamentary Group . during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

NUPES Parliamentary Group . during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

Eric Ciotti LR deputy. during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

Eric Coquerel president of the finance committee of the national assembly deputy LFI NUPES . during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

Olivier Dussopt Minister of Labour . during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

Aurore Berge president of the RENAISSANCE parliamentary group. during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

NUPES Parliamentary Group . during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

Charles De Courson deputy LIOT . during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

Yael Braun-Pivet President of the National Assembly. during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

Mathilde Panot president of the parliamentary group NUPES LFI during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

Sandrine Rousseau MP NUPES EELV . during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

Olivier Marlaix president of the LR parliamentary group and Eric Ciotti LR deputy. during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

Yael Braun-Pivet President of the National Assembly, Bertrand Pancher president of the LIOT parliamentary group. during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

Sandrine Rousseau MP NUPES EELV . during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

Olivier Faure first secretary of the PS deputy NUPES PS during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

Clementine Autain deputy LFI NUPES . during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

Aurelien Pradier deputy LR during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

Clementine Autain deputy LFI NUPES . during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

Cyrielle Chatellain president of the EELV parliamentary group. during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

Philippe Vigier MP MODEM . during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

Yael Braun-Pivet President of the National Assembly. during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

Olivier Marlaix president of the LR parliamentary group and Eric Ciotti LR deputy. during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

LIOT Parliamentary Group . during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

Eric Coquerel president of the finance committee of the national assembly deputy LFI NUPES . during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

Charles De Courson deputy LIOT . during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

Yael Braun-Pivet President of the National Assembly. during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

Clementine Autain deputy LFI NUPES . during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Assembly Debates The Liot Law On The Repeal Of Pension Reform - Paris

Andre Chassaigne president of the GDR parliamentary group . during a debate to examine the Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories (Libertes, Independants, Outre-mer et Escritoires) or LIOT centre right parliamentary group's draft law on the repeal of the pensions reform raising the retirement age to 64, at the National Assembly, in Paris, on June 8, 2023. France's opposition parties on June 8, 2023, vowed to submit a no-confidence motion against the government after the parliament speaker said she would block an attempt to repeal an unpopular pension overhaul that raised the retirement age. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French gov't survives no-confidence vote, pension reform bill adopted

STORY: French gov't survives no-confidence vote, pension reform bill adopted DATELINE: March 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:50 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of French National Assembly 2. various of protesters against pension reform 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): Local resident 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): Local resident 5. various of protesters against pension reform STORYLINE: Two no-confidence motions against the French government failed to convince a majority in the National Assembly after hot debates followed by narrow votes on Monday afternoon. It means the government's unpopular pension reform bill is considered as adopted without vote in the lower house of Parliament. French President Emmanuel Macron now has 15 days to enact the law. The first multiparty motion, filed by the centrist opposition group LIOT, gained 278 votes among the deputies, only nine votes short of the 287 required to topple Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne's government. The second motion, tabled by the far-right Nat

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University students in France protest against pension reform

STORY: University students in France protest against pension reform DATELINE: March 22, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:47 LOCATION: LYON, France CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of protests 2. SOUNDBITE (French): JUDITH BRIAT, General Secretary of CGT of Jean Monnet University STORYLINE: Some universities in France were partly blocked by students protesting against the pension reform on Monday. In Paris, Montpellier, Toulouse or Rennes, similar actions were organized and could be repeated in the coming days. Meanwhile, two no-confidence motions against the French government failed to convince a majority in the National Assembly after hot debates followed by narrow votes on Monday afternoon. It means the government's unpopular pension reform bill is considered as adopted without vote in the lower house of Parliament. Following the results of the two no-confidence motions, France's largest union, the General Confederation of Labor (CGT), has called for "amplifying the mobilization" and "participating massively

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FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

(230321) -- PARIS, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne (L) reacts during the vote of motions of no confidence at the French National Assembly, in Paris, France, March 20, 2023. Two no-confidence motions against the French government failed to convince a majority in the National Assembly after hot debates followed by narrow votes on Monday afternoon. It means the government's unpopular pension reform bill is considered as adopted without vote in the lower house of Parliament. French President Emmanuel Macron now has 15 days to enact the law. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

(230321) -- PARIS, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 20, 2023 shows a view after the vote of one motion of no confidence at the French National Assembly, in Paris, France. Two no-confidence motions against the French government failed to convince a majority in the National Assembly after hot debates followed by narrow votes on Monday afternoon. It means the government's unpopular pension reform bill is considered as adopted without vote in the lower house of Parliament. French President Emmanuel Macron now has 15 days to enact the law. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

(230321) -- PARIS, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne delivers a speech during the vote of motions of no confidence at the French National Assembly, in Paris, France, March 20, 2023. Two no-confidence motions against the French government failed to convince a majority in the National Assembly after hot debates followed by narrow votes on Monday afternoon. It means the government's unpopular pension reform bill is considered as adopted without vote in the lower house of Parliament. French President Emmanuel Macron now has 15 days to enact the law. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

(230321) -- PARIS, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne delivers a speech during the vote of motions of no confidence at the French National Assembly, in Paris, France, March 20, 2023. Two no-confidence motions against the French government failed to convince a majority in the National Assembly after hot debates followed by narrow votes on Monday afternoon. It means the government's unpopular pension reform bill is considered as adopted without vote in the lower house of Parliament. French President Emmanuel Macron now has 15 days to enact the law. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

(230321) -- PARIS, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne delivers a speech during the vote of motions of no confidence at the French National Assembly, in Paris, France, March 20, 2023. Two no-confidence motions against the French government failed to convince a majority in the National Assembly after hot debates followed by narrow votes on Monday afternoon. It means the government's unpopular pension reform bill is considered as adopted without vote in the lower house of Parliament. French President Emmanuel Macron now has 15 days to enact the law. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

(230321) -- PARIS, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne (L) reacts during the vote of motions of no confidence at the French National Assembly, in Paris, France, March 20, 2023. Two no-confidence motions against the French government failed to convince a majority in the National Assembly after hot debates followed by narrow votes on Monday afternoon. It means the government's unpopular pension reform bill is considered as adopted without vote in the lower house of Parliament. French President Emmanuel Macron now has 15 days to enact the law. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

(230321) -- PARIS, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne (front) delivers a speech during the vote of motions of no confidence at the French National Assembly, in Paris, France, March 20, 2023. Two no-confidence motions against the French government failed to convince a majority in the National Assembly after hot debates followed by narrow votes on Monday afternoon. It means the government's unpopular pension reform bill is considered as adopted without vote in the lower house of Parliament. French President Emmanuel Macron now has 15 days to enact the law. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

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'Unpopular' mascots get an earful from Osaka Gov.

OSAKA, Japan - Osaka Gov. Ichiro Matsui gives Fururu (L) and other mascot characters representing municipalities in the western Japan prefecture an earful regarding their apparent low popularity on Feb. 12, 2014, during a PR mascot appointment ceremony at the Osaka prefectural government office.

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DPJ-backed Kawakatsu wins Shizuoka election, dealing blow to Aso

SHIZUOKA, Japan - Opposition-backed Heita Kawakatsu (R) and his wife Kimi celebrate his victory in the Shizuoka gubernatorial election on July 5 at his campaign office in the city of Shizuoka. Kawakatsu's victory over a contender backed by Prime Minister Taro Aso's ruling bloc dealt a fresh blow to the unpopular premier.

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DPJ-backed Kawakatsu wins Shizuoka election, dealing blow to Aso

SHIZUOKA, Japan - Opposition-backed Heita Kawakatsu speaks to his supporters after winning the Shizuoka gubernatorial election on July 5 at his campaign office in the city of Shizuoka. Kawakatsu's victory over a contender backed by Prime Minister Taro Aso's ruling bloc dealt a fresh blow to the unpopular premier.

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Aso changes Cabinet lineup, retains party leaders

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Taro Aso answers question from reporters at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on July 1 after making new additions to his Cabinet lineup but leaving key posts in his unpopular ruling party unchanged.

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Yosano dismisses speculation he might succeed Aso

TOKYO, Japan - Finance Minister Kaoru Yosano, who is now at the helm of the nation's economic policies, speaks during an interview with Kyodo News and other news organizations on Feb. 26. Yosano played down speculation that he may replace unpopular Prime Minister Taro Aso in the near future.