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French Strikes, U.S. Life Expectancy Declining, Trump Rally in Texas

2023/3/24
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Steve Inskeep & Leila Fadl: 法国针对退休年龄改革的抗议活动持续升级，并造成交通运输中断。抗议者与警方发生冲突，导致多人受伤和被捕。马克龙政府通过特殊宪法措施强行通过改革，引发了民众的强烈不满。 Lisa Bryant: 法国民众对马克龙政府退休金改革的愤怒情绪依然高涨，抗议活动规模空前。马克龙坚持改革，表示不会让步，并认为改革是必要的。反对派认为马克龙政府没有倾听民意，并正在寻求其他途径阻止改革，例如向宪法委员会请愿或组织公投。

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Widespread protests against French President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform have caused significant disruptions. The protests, which have intensified recently, involve strikes, road blockades, and violence, with no clear end in sight. Macron shows no willingness to compromise.
  • Over a million people protested Macron's pension reform.
  • Strikes caused transportation disruptions and shortages.
  • Macron refuses to repeal the reform despite the protests.
  • King Charles's state visit to France was postponed due to the strikes.

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Strikes over French President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform plans disrupt transportation, U.S. life expectancy is declining but a group of scientists say it can still be turned around and ex-president Donald Trump kicks off his 2024 campaign with a rally.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)