PodParley PodParley
PodParley
The Fifth Republic in crisis: Protesting against the pensions reform episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 29, 2023 · 45 MIN

The Fifth Republic in crisis: Protesting against the pensions reform

from Maastricht Diplomat · host Maastricht Diplomat

Last week, the French government passed a very controversial pensions reform, against the opinion of 70% of the French people and trade unions. They did so using article 49.3 of the Constitution, allowing them to skip a vote in Parliament. The French have been protesting against this reform and the way it was forced through, culminating on Thursday 23 March. Jonathan was on the scene in Paris with their friend Thalia and interviewed people from different backgrounds on their thoughts on the reform and the future of the 5th Republic. For a better understanding of French politics, you might be interested in Jonathan's episode from last year, "The Fifth Republic explained: the 2022 French elections". Link to sources: https://linktr.ee/mdfrenchprotest

What this episode covers

Last week, the French government passed a very controversial pensions reform, against the opinion of 70% of the French people and trade unions. They did so using article 49.3 of the Constitution, allowing them to skip a vote in Parliament. The French have been protesting against this reform and the way it was forced through, culminating on Thursday 23 March. Jonathan was on the scene in Paris with their friend Thalia and interviewed people from different backgrounds on their thoughts on the reform and the future of the 5th Republic. For a better understanding of French politics, you might be interested in Jonathan's episode from last year, "The Fifth Republic explained: the 2022 French elections". Link to sources: https://linktr.ee/mdfrenchprotest

NOW PLAYING

The Fifth Republic in crisis: Protesting against the pensions reform

0:00 45:08

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

R. NATHANIEL DETT

Jun 25, 2026 ·1m

GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON

Jun 25, 2026 ·4m

CLAUDE McKAY

Jun 25, 2026 ·15m

JOSEPH S. COTTER, JR.

Jun 25, 2026 ·4m

ROSCOE C. JAMISON

Jun 25, 2026 ·1m

JESSIE FAUSET

Jun 25, 2026 ·6m

Similar Podcasts

Hillary Clinton - Biography Flash Inception Point AI Hillary Clinton is an American politician, diplomat, lawyer, writer, and public speaker. She was born on October 26, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois. A member of the Democratic Party, she has held several significant political roles throughout her career, including First Lady of the United States (1993–2001), U.S. Senator from New York (2001–2009), and Secretary of State under President Barack Obama (2009–2013).Clinton is known for her work in advancing women's rights, healthcare reform, and foreign policy. She was the Democratic nominee for President in the 2016 election, becoming the first woman in U.S. history to be nominated by a major political party. Although she won the popular vote, she lost the Electoral College to Donald Trump.Throughout her career, Clinton has written several books, including her memoirs Living History and What Happened, which detail her political journey and the 2016 election. She continues to be a prominent voice in American politics, advocating for social just American Diplomat Ambassador (Retired) Pete Romero and Writer/Producer Laura Bennett American Diplomat goes behind the scenes to hear real stories from diplomats who lived newsworthy events overseas. Experience the Cuban revolution, Central American insurgencies, the end of apartheid and more through the eyes of those who were there. A project of Arizona State University. Hillary Clinton - Biography Flash Inception Point Ai Hillary Clinton is an American politician, diplomat, lawyer, writer, and public speaker. She was born on October 26, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois. A member of the Democratic Party, she has held several significant political roles throughout her career, including First Lady of the United States (1993–2001), U.S. Senator from New York (2001–2009), and Secretary of State under President Barack Obama (2009–2013).Clinton is known for her work in advancing women's rights, healthcare reform, and foreign policy. She was the Democratic nominee for President in the 2016 election, becoming the first woman in U.S. history to be nominated by a major political party. Although she won the popular vote, she lost the Electoral College to Donald Trump.Throughout her career, Clinton has written several books, including her memoirs Living History and What Happened, which detail her political journey and the 2016 election. She continues to be a prominent voice in American politics, advocating for social just Rollin' With Ngaio Cannabis Radio Welcome to Rollin' with Ngaio! A Travelogue... with weedJoin us every week as intrepid Chronnissuer Ngaio Bealum talks about life from the road.Every week brings a new city. Every week is a new adventure. Every week three are buses to take, foods to eat, friends to make, ideas to share, and joints to smoke. All that, and dessert first. And now, here he is: the Globetrotter of Ganja, The Dank Diplomat, the Bard of Buds, Ngaio Bealum (Oon-Guy-Yo Bee-Lum)

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Maastricht Diplomat?

This episode is 45 minutes long.

When was this Maastricht Diplomat episode published?

This episode was published on March 29, 2023.

What is this episode about?

Last week, the French government passed a very controversial pensions reform, against the opinion of 70% of the French people and trade unions. They did so using article 49.3 of the Constitution, allowing them to skip a vote in Parliament. The...

Can I download this Maastricht Diplomat episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!