France's Constitutional Council will vote on the government's controversial pension reforms, as President Emmanuel Macron eyes an avenue to end public unrest.
France's Constitutional Council votes Friday on whether the government's controversial move to raise the retirement age without a parliamentary majority can stand.
Unions have said they will accept the court ruling, but remain fiercely opposed to the changes, and protests are expected to continue. Opponents argue that the changes mark a political decision that disproportionally impacts lower-paid workers and women, while companies report bumper profits.
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