Macron stands firm as pension reform protests heat up

French President Emmanuel Macron drew an angry response from unions and opposition parties when he said he would press on with plans to raise the pension age, rejecting calls for a U-turn in response to growing public anger. #News #Reuters #newsfeed #macron #france #pension #protest Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe. Our reputation for accuracy and impartiality is unparalleled. Get the latest news on: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook:   / reuters   Follow Reuters on Twitter:   / reuters   Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en