Economy

How much do you really need to retire comfortably?

56% of American adults are concerned about lagging behind in their retirement savings, with many aiming for $1 million. Utilising benchmarks, online tools, and expert advice is crucial to bridging this gap and securing a financially stable retirement.

17/10/2023

Poland

Poland's ruling party drags German chancellor into referendum debate

A new advert portrays Olaf Scholz in an unfavourable light over a vote on the country's retirement age.

11/09/2023

Earth News

World Mental Health Day: Eco anxiety can fuel powerful climate action

From flying less to greening your money, here are practical steps to play your part.

23/07/2023

Culture news

14th day of French pension reform strikes: The best protest placards

Today is the 14th day of national mobilisation against the French pension reform imposed by the government. Here are the protestors merging militancy with humour...

06/06/2023

France

Teargas, arrests and injured police officers at French May Day marches

A day of protest over pensions reforms saw tear gas and water cannons used by police at May Day marches in a number of French cities. The interior ministry said 291 people were arrested and 108 police officers injured in the disturbances.

01/05/2023

Culture news

French energy union threatens to cut power during Cannes Film Festival

Lights, Camera, Action! Except that first part may not be possible during this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Here's why.

25/04/2023

Culture news

Liberté, égalité, décolleté: The Playboy cover rocking French politics

Liberté, égalité, décolleté: Why is this Playboy cover causing such a fuss in France?

18/04/2023

France

Emotions high at another day of French protests over pension plan

Protesters opposing President Emmanuel Macron’s unpopular plan to raise the retirement age to 64 marched again Thursday in cities and towns around France, in a final show of anger before a crucial decision on whether the measure meets constitutional standards.

13/04/2023

France

Why are French workers angry about raising retirement age?

France on April 6, 2023, braced for another day of protests and strikes to denounce French President's pension reform one day after talks between the government and unions ended in deadlock.

07/04/2023

Work

Which countries have the lowest and highest retirement ages in Europe?

France faces another day of strikes and protests over President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform. How does the rest of Europe compare?

06/04/2023

Culture news

The Lekto problem: The Macron–Hitler fresco controversy explained

A fresco by French graffiti artist Lekto, which compares President Macron to Hitler, is sparking controversy...

05/04/2023

Culture news

The story behind the trending hashtag #MacronOrdure (#MacronGarbage)

The story of a 50-year-old French woman has been doing the rounds in France and gone viral on Twitter. Here's why...

30/03/2023

Czech Republic

Thousands of Czechs protest against proposed retirement age rise to 68

The government wants to raise the age from 65 to 68, saying it must rein in spending as there's a huge hole in the budget.

29/03/2023

France

Violent clashes mar Paris pension reform protests

Masked people dressed in black looted a business, lit fires in rubbish bins and threw projectiles at police, according to journalists on the scene.

29/03/2023

Culture news

300 leading French stars protest against pension reform

More than 300 artists have signed an open letter addressed to French President Emmanuel Macron to demand the withdrawal of the unpopular retirement bill that is currently bringing the country to its knees

27/03/2023

France

Meet the Rosies: The French women dancing against pension reform

"Our resistance weapon is singing and dancing," said the feminist collective's co-founder.

27/03/2023

France

Bordeaux town hall set ablaze as French pension reform unrest grows

The building, where King Charles III is set to be received next week, was set on fire Thursday evening.

24/03/2023

France

Mass strikes and protests grip France in defiance of Macron

🇫🇷 Mass strikes and protests grip France in defiance of Macron's pension reforms

23/03/2023

France

France pension reform: Where in Europe can parliament be bypassed?

France pushed through a contoversial bill in parliament by enacting article 49.3. No vote was needed. Could this happen elsewhere in Europe?

22/03/2023

France

France protest arrests: Are the police abusing the legal system?

Hundreds of people have been arrested in recent protests, but few were charged. Critics say this tactic is too arbitrary.

21/03/2023