PARIS, 05 MAR – The French Senate with a right-wing majority approved late last night the abolition of several special pension schemes, including those of the Ratp, the company that manages all public transport in Paris and the Ile de France and energy companies. The decision, which would apply only to new hires, implements the provisions of article 1 of a disputed pension reform. In the Senate, the law passed with 233 votes in favor and 99 against. Tension is rising in the squares and in the companies in view of the mobilization called for March 7 by the unions, which threaten to paralyze the country. (HANDLE).
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