Pension reform poses biggest challenge to Macron’s legacy as a reformer

A feeling of déjà-vu pervaded the French capital on Monday as hundreds of thousands of protesters unfurled their posters nationwide and strikes paralysed public transport in opposition to the government’s announced pension reform. The proposed changes are a cornerstone of Macron's reform agenda but are also a high-stakes test of his reputation as a reformer. The proposed pension changes remain taboo at a time when many French households are struggling with inflation and rising energy prices.