French parliamentarians weigh impact of pension reform on political future and ‘legitimacy of Macron’s government’

A proposal to reform France’s pension system, which has sparked mass protests and strikes since the beginning of the year, is set to be put to a vote in parliament on Thursday at a crucial moment for President Emmanuel Macron.French pensions For more on the Reform Showdown, FRANCE 24 will be joined by Dr. Andrew Smith, contemporary French historian and liberal arts lecturer at Queen Mary University of London. Dr. Smith emphasized his unwavering and fierce opposition to reform, leaving French lawmakers nervous and considering their next move. What impact will this have on the wider structure of government and the legitimacy of Macron’s government?”