Macron's Pension Law Faces Constitutional Test

The video discusses the significant decision by the French Constitutional Council regarding Emmanuel Macron's pension reform. The Council, consisting of nine members, will decide whether to cancel the reform or require a referendum. Protests have been ongoing, with symbolic actions by railway workers. The number of protesters has decreased, but future actions are planned, especially on Labor Day. The Council's decision could either escalate or diminish the protests.

What is the role of the Constitutional Council in the French pension reform?

• To implement the reform directly

• To organize protests against the reform

• To decide on the legality and potential referendum of the reform

• To support President Macron's decisions unconditionally

Which part of the pension reform is most likely to be rejected by the Council?

• The increase in retirement age

• The senior index requiring companies to disclose older worker statistics

• The reduction of pension benefits

• The introduction of a new tax

What symbolic action did railway workers take against the pension reform?

• Held a sit-in at the Eiffel Tower

• Blocked major highways

• Stormed the LGMH headquarters

• Organized a nationwide strike

How has the protest turnout changed since the beginning of March?

• Decreased to less than 400,000 people

• Fluctuated without a clear trend

• Increased to over 2 million people

• Remained steady at 1.3 million people

What is the significance of May 1st in the context of the protests?

• It is the day the reform will be implemented

• It is a traditional day of protests due to Labor Day

• It is the deadline for the Council's decision

• It marks the end of the protests