The French protest against Macron on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival.
Following the protests against pension reforms in France, a number of residents of this country demonstrated near the venue of the “Cannes Film Festival” in the south of France.
Following the protests against the pension reforms in France, a number of people of this country demonstrated near the “Cannes Film Festival” venue in the city of Cannes, in the south of France.
According to the Washington Post, dozens of protesters gathered in Cannes on Sunday to oppose the increase in reforms implemented by the government of French President Emmanuel Macron. These protests were far from the main building of the festival. The 75th Cannes Film Festival started on May 17 and will continue until May 28.
“We are against pension reform that is causing many people to die at work,” said one protester.
The French president’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest level since taking office, with just 26 percent of French people backing him after the controversial pension reform law came into force, a new poll showed.
Only 36% of French people said that Macron still maintains his authority, and 84% of French citizens in the said survey said that their president is more distant from the people. In this poll, 63% also supported more protests against pension reforms. 45% of the French population was angry with the government’s activities and 38% expressed concern.
According to the Washington Post, ahead of the festival, Cannes officials ordered a ban on gatherings in most areas. The move was part of a growing effort across France to ban demonstrations in some high-profile locations. Trade unions in France have called for a new round of nationwide demonstrations on June 6.
Last Friday, hospital workers protested the pension reforms in front of the Carlton Hotel, where many stars are staying during the festival, protesting the Macron government with handwritten notes.
