The pension reform protests in France have led to a temporary closure of the Louvre Museum in Paris. The president of France recently raised the country's retirement age by two years.
was closed to the public on Monday when its workers took part in the wave of French protest strikes against the government's unpopular pension reform plans.
Dozens of Louvre employees blocked the entrance, prompting the museum to announce it would be temporarily closed.President Emmanuel Macron had celebrated his presidential victory in 2017. They demanded the repeal of the new pension law that raises the retirement age from 62 to 64. The showbusiness, broadcasting and culture branch of the CGT union tweeted an image of the Mona Lisa with an aged and wrinkled face, with the words:"64 it’s a No!"The action comes on the eve of another nationwide protest planned for Tuesday against the bill — and as Macron holds a meeting with Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne to discuss the way forward. The Louvre is always closed on Tuesdays, so staff protested a day earlier.
Visitors wait as demonstrators protest outside the Louvre Museum on March 27, 2023, in Paris. President Emmanuel Macron inflamed public anger by sending his already unpopular plan to raise the retirement age by two years through parliament without a vote.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
French pension protest blocks entry to Louvre museumTrade union protesters angered by President Emmanuel Macron's move to raise the French retirement age without a final vote in parliament blocked the Louvre museum in Paris on Monday, frustrating crowds of visitors.
Leer más »
One of Lake County's 'hidden gems,' children's museum reopens in Round LakeA staple in Round Lake for more than two decades, a recently remodeled children's museum is drawing new fans. The Children's Neighborhood Museum invites young children to town -- a 'tot-sized town.'
Leer más »
Faith and Whimsy Collide in Flemish Masterpieces at the Dallas Museum of ArtFrom the 1400s to the 1600s, what happened in Flanders did not stay in Flanders.
Leer más »
'Dino Works' roars back to life at Wonder Works Children's Museum in Oak Park'Dino Works' is roaring back to life at the Wonder Works Children's Museum in Oak Park, IL.
Leer más »
Museum housing the David invites Florida parents, students to visit following complaintThe Florence museum housing Michelangelo's Renaissance masterpiece the 'David' invited parents and students from a Florida charter school to visit after complaints about a lesson featuring the statue forced the principal to resign.
Leer más »
Italian museum invites Florida parents to see 'David' sculpture after 'porn' complaints'Mistaking art for pornography is just ridiculous,' mayor of Florence, Italy, said.
Leer más »