• French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday resorted to using special constitutional powers.
  • The pensions overhaul has been met with widespread protests and strikes across France.
  • Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne announced to the assembly that the government would trigger Article 49.3 of the French Constitution.

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2023/03/16/frances-macron-overrides-parliament-to-pass-pension-reform-bill.html