VOICED: Sarkozy pensions plan faces angry French street

President Nicolas Sarkozy faces a significant challenge with a general strike planned to protest his pension reform, which aims to raise the retirement age from 60 to 62. The reform has been heavily criticized by opposition and union leaders, with large-scale protests expected. Teachers are at the forefront, also opposing changes in the national education system. The strike is anticipated to disrupt schools and public transport, yet 70% of the French public supports it. Despite financial scandals and poor opinion polls, Sarkozy and his labor minister are determined to proceed with the reforms, potentially complicating the latter half of his term.

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