French President Macron Signs Pension Reform Despite Mass Protests

Macron's plan to raise France's retirement age from 62 to 64 was approved by the nation's Constitutional Council and enacted into law.
The changes will start being implemented in September despite continued opposition.
Macron's popularity has plunged due to the unpopular reform, but he plans to address the nation to explain his reasoning.
Unions have vowed to continue fighting the reform through protests and strikes.
The majority of French citizens oppose the increased retirement age, but Macron argues the changes are necessary to ensure the pension system's future solvency.