Nationwide strike in France against Macron's pension reform

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© Thomson Reuters Paris' Metro on the eve of a strike against the pension reformThe nationwide day of strikes and protests is a major test for President Emmanuel Macron, but also for the unions. Opinion polls show French voters overwhelmingly reject a reform that the government says is vital to ensure the pension system does not go bust. Government spokesman Oliver Veran said the cabinet was "calm, determined" ahead of the strike and urged workers not to paralyse the country. © Thomson Reuters Paris' Metro on the eve of a strike against the pension reform'NOTHING GOOD'Public transport will be severely disrupted on Thursday. Meanwhile, Macron and several of his ministers will be in Barcelona on Thursday for a meeting with the Spanish government.
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