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More strikes and demonstrations against French pension reform

Protesters in France continue to strike and demonstrate against the government's decision to raise the minimum pension age from 62 to 64, with turnout decreasing but next strike already scheduled. Constitutional Council decision pending, political fallout looks dark.

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  • Tenth one-day national strike against the French government's decision to raise the minimum pension age from 62 years to 64.
  • 740,000 demonstrators across France, turnout on March 28th was below the level five days earlier.
  • Next national strike has already been scheduled for April 6th.
  • Constitutional Council still needs to approve the reform, decision is due on April 14th.
  • Political fallout from this episode looks dark, with no party winning a majority if fresh elections were called.
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