03:30Protesters clashed with police officers near the Castle of Joux, as French President Emmanuel Macron visited Doubs region to celebrate the 175th anniversary of slavery abolition in France.
Footage features police officers clashing with demonstrators as they tried to invade a barrier created by the officers to limit access to the castle. The video also shows protesters banging pots and pans.
Macron’s trip to Doubs is part of his new domestic agenda dubbed '100 days of ambition and action in the service of France'. Activists remain angry about the government’s pension reforms, which include increasing the retirement age from 62 to 64.
Protests have been ongoing since the plans were announced in January, and intensified following the administration’s decision to force through the measures without a vote in the National Assembly.
Unions and other groups have promised to continue with strikes and demonstrations. Macron claims the changes are needed to ensure the sustainability of the system.
France: 'He thinks we are slaves!' - Protesters clash with police as Macron visits Castle of Joux
Protesters clashed with police officers near the Castle of Joux, as French President Emmanuel Macron visited Doubs region to celebrate the 175th anniversary of slavery abolition in France.
Footage features police officers clashing with demonstrators as they tried to invade a barrier created by the officers to limit access to the castle. The video also shows protesters banging pots and pans.
Macron’s trip to Doubs is part of his new domestic agenda dubbed '100 days of ambition and action in the service of France'. Activists remain angry about the government’s pension reforms, which include increasing the retirement age from 62 to 64.
Protests have been ongoing since the plans were announced in January, and intensified following the administration’s decision to force through the measures without a vote in the National Assembly.
Unions and other groups have promised to continue with strikes and demonstrations. Macron claims the changes are needed to ensure the sustainability of the system.
Protesters clashed with police officers near the Castle of Joux, as French President Emmanuel Macron visited Doubs region to celebrate the 175th anniversary of slavery abolition in France.
Footage features police officers clashing with demonstrators as they tried to invade a barrier created by the officers to limit access to the castle. The video also shows protesters banging pots and pans.
Macron’s trip to Doubs is part of his new domestic agenda dubbed '100 days of ambition and action in the service of France'. Activists remain angry about the government’s pension reforms, which include increasing the retirement age from 62 to 64.
Protests have been ongoing since the plans were announced in January, and intensified following the administration’s decision to force through the measures without a vote in the National Assembly.
Unions and other groups have promised to continue with strikes and demonstrations. Macron claims the changes are needed to ensure the sustainability of the system.