While it has still not been voted on, the pension reform has become the symbol of the policy of Emmanuel Macron, committed to adapting the financing of pensions to the demographic evolution of France.
But the reform is debated by experts and crystallizes all the political tensions in the country, already weakened by rising inflation and the energy crisis.
Raise of the legal retirement age to 64 years (while in Europe, the retirement age is generally higher), precariousness and hardship of work, work of seniors... So many reasons to unite all the unions and set in motion multiple strikes and demonstrations.
From abroad, we once again observe with curiosity the French, renowned for their rebellious spirit.
This situation inspired the designer Faustine Sayagh, who chose to wrap France with a "fragile" ribbon.
A graduate of the Beaux Arts de Paris, in 2008 she received the Citron Press Prize from the hands of the designer Honoré.
She has published her drawings in many media: L'Express, Les Échos, XXI La Revue, L'Optimum, Le Monde, Clés Magazine and L'Entreprise.
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