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800000 people strike in France, violence on the streets, traffic paralysis

Original title: 800000 people's Congress strikes against the reform of pension system proposed by French President

According to sihai.com, more than 800000 people in France participated in a strike march on the 5th local time, opposing the reform of the pension system proposed by French President Marco ó n. On the same day, most of France's railways were closed, schools were closed, and flights were grounded. People who took part in the strike and March clashed with the police.

Argentina's infobae website reported that according to the data released by the French interior ministry that night, 806000 people participated in the strike in France. The labor union, which mobilized the March, said 1.5 million people participated. On the same day, during the procession, there was a small-scale conflict between the protestors and the police, and about 100 people were arrested.

The general strike on December 5th was the largest in France in recent years, with about 90% of long-distance trains and 80% of small suburban trains suspended. In Paris, most of the subway and bus services are not provided, so office workers have to work from home or walk to work. It is understood that this situation will continue until next Monday.

On the same day, most primary and secondary schools in Paris were suspended, with 51% of primary school teachers and 42% of secondary school teachers declaring a strike. In addition, 30% of domestic flights and 15% of European flights were cancelled by National Air France because there were no air traffic controllers. The chaotic situation also brought a lot of inconvenience to local tourists. Many famous scenic spots in France were forced to close, such as the Eiffel Tower and Versailles Palace.

In addition to transportation and teachers, security personnel, lawyers, retirees and cleaners also participated in the strike. On the same day, 6000 police officers were on the streets of Paris to maintain law and order.

Ma Kelon: firm pace of reform

Argentina's "trumpet" and Spain's National Radio and television reported that in the face of the strike, the French government said, "it will carry out reform in an atmosphere of listening and consultation.". On the 5th, makron held a meeting with ministers. He asked the ministers to pay attention to the voice of the people, but at the same time, they should firm the pace of reform. The article believes that French Prime Minister Edward Philippe's explanation of the details of the pension reform plan to the public next week will be the biggest touchstone for the French government in this incident.

Spain's observer pointed out that the pension reform proposed by Marco ó n means the end of a total of 42 special pension systems involving railway, electric power, medical and other industries in France. These special systems provide the employees in these industries with low retirement age and relatively high treatment. The pension reform proposed by Ma Kelon is to remove these complicated special systems and use a unified single point system.

"France 24 hours" TV station reported that Marcon believed that the pension reform was to establish a 'more just' and 'simpler' pension system.