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A ‘Generational Clash’ Is Fueling Europe’s Protests
As retirees live longer, governments need to spend more on pensions. That makes it harder to fund other services, spurring protests like those planned this weekend in France.
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Retirees’ longer lifespans are increasing pension costs, straining government budgets and limiting funding for other services. This fiscal pressure is prompting protests scheduled for the weekend in France. French data analyst Sébastien Ducros, who backs the country’s student demonstrations, points to the pension burden as the primary reason schools are underfunded and falling into disrepair.
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