France

Paris, Jan 23 (EFE).- The French government said it would make some adjustments to controversial pension reforms but refused to delay the new minimum retirement age of 64 despite fierce opposition. The government’s objective is to restore an economic «balance» to France’s embattled pension system by 2030, labor minister Olivier...

Paris, Jan 19 (EFE).- France was bracing itself for nationwide demonstrations and paralyzed transport services on Thursday after the country’s main unions called a strike in protest against the government’s proposed pension reforms. The strike is expected to have a major impact on public transport services and schools, with over...

Al Khor, Qatar, Dec 14 (EFE).- France kept alive their quest to become the first team in 60 years to repeat as World Cup champions, defeating Morocco 2-0 here Wednesday to advance to the final against Argentina. Les Bleus hope to match the feat of the Brazil side that won...

Al Wakrah, Qatar, Nov 23 (EFE).- France defender Lucas Hernandez will miss the rest of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after he tore his ACL in the team’s opener against Australia, the French national team confirmed on Wednesday. The Bayern Munich player, 26, went down in the ninth minute...