Young people in France are protesting against the government's push to increase the retirement age.
Students are blocking universities and high schools, and a youth-led protest is taking place in Paris as part of nationwide strikes and demonstrations against the pension bill under debate in parliament.
The retirement bill is raising broader questions about the value of work for a generation already worried about inflation, uncertain job prospects and climate change.
People in their teens and early 20s have participated in protests against the retirement reform since January, and student groups and unions are seeking to call attention to young people's concerns.
In France, protests against the government's plan to increase the retirement age are taking place across the country.
Young people are among the protesters, and many are students who are blocking access to universities and high schools.
A youth-led protest in Paris is planned as part of nationwide strikes and demonstrations against the pension bill under debate in parliament.
The retirement bill is raising broader questions about the value of work for a generation already worried about inflation, uncertain job prospects and climate change.
Young people in France are concerned about the pension reform and the impact it will have on their future.
Many believe that they will have to work all of their lives and be exhausted at the end.
15-year-old Djana Farhaig, who blocked her Paris high school with other students during a protest action last month, said it is crucial to show that the youth is engaged in its future.
People in their teens and early 20s have taken part in protests against the reform since January, but student groups and unions are seeking to call attention to young people's concerns.
The protest is not just about retirement, it's also highlighting broader issues such as inflation, uncertain job prospects and climate change, which are already affecting young people's futures.
The retirement bill is stirring up these questions about the value of work.
Different sources report on the protests, with AP News and The Independent referring specifically to young people and students, while France 24 mentions the protest includes a wider range of people, but still highlights the concerns of young people.