Interview on French Pension Reforms

I was interviewed recently by the Consejo Mexicano de Asuntos Internacionales (Mexican Council on Foreign Relations) on the ongoing French pension reform protests. I discussed the socio-economic reasons for the protests and mobilizations, which are largely led by the unions and linked to concerns about social justice and inequalities, particularly with regard to the impact of the reforms on the poorest workers and women. I also talked about the politics, including the confrontation between President Emmanuel Macron and the left parliamentary opposition. I noted that in terms of the European Union, Marcron is the most outspoken leader on matters pertaining to the green economy, the difficulties of taxing the largest corporations, and the need for a global agreement. The full interview can be viewed below.