France protests look to test government's resolve on pension reforms

FILE PHOTO: A general view shows protesters during a demonstration against French government's pension reform plan in Paris as part of the third day of national strike and protests in France, February 7, 2023. The slogan reads "Macron's pensions reform, it's no". REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

PARIS/TOURS (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated across France on Saturday seeking to keep up pressure on the government over its pension reform plans, including a move to raise the retirement age to 64 from 62.

After three days of nationwide strikes since the start of the year, unions are hoping to match a mass turnout from Jan. 19 when more than a million people marched in opposition to the plans.