Most trains came to a halt, oil refineries were blocked and power production reduced in France on Tuesday as unions organised a sixth day of nationwide strikes against President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform plans.
"We're not giving up. Today we're going to put more than two million people on the street, I am convinced of it," the head of FO union, Frédéric Souillot, told RTL radio. "We will continue until the reform is withdrawn."
While Macron's camp does not have an absolute majority in parliament, it can count on the support of at least part of the conservative"I'm telling Emmanuel Macron to hang in there," LR senator Bruno Retailleau said on Sunday. "If he gives in, he won't be able to carry out more reforms, it would be the end of his term."
Transport Minister Clement Beaune said Tuesday's strike would be "one of the most difficult ones" for travellers. "For many it will be a real hassle", he said.
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