Not shy and not retiring: pension reform in France
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The Economist
4.3 • 5K Ratings
🗓️ 22 March 2023
⏱️ 29 minutes
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Summary
Emmanuel Macron narrowly survived two no-confidence votes, sparked by his pushing a pension-reform package through the legislature without bringing it up for a vote. But his troubles are far from over. Covid and the war in Ukraine exacerbated Russia’s long-standing demographic woes. And we analyse the artistry of the world’s greatest mime, born 100 years ago today.
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| 1:01.4 | Hello and welcome to the intelligence from the economist. |
| 1:04.9 | In New York, I'm John Fastman. |
| 1:07.9 | Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world. |
| 1:15.4 | Most post-communist countries have seen population declines, but none as severe as Russia's. |
| 1:21.7 | COVID and the Ukraine war have exacerbated a longstanding problem. |
| 1:25.8 | In 50 years' time, Russia may have 25 million fewer people |
| 1:30.4 | than it has today. And you may think that covering a silent art in an audio format like a podcast |
| 1:37.4 | isn't exercise and absurdity. But the world's greatest ever mime, Marcel Marceau, was born |
| 1:43.6 | a hundred years ago today. |
| 1:45.7 | We look back at what made him such a remarkable artist. |
| 1:53.0 | First up, though. |
| 2:10.3 | Later today, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, will be interviewed on national television in an effort to appease widespread and persistent anger. |
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