French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday decided to trigger Article 49.3 of the French constitution, which granted the government executive privilege to push through controversial pension reforms without a parliamentary vote. The risky move sparked protests outside the National Assembly and is expected to trigger motions of no-confidence in his government.


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