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The French Pension War

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The French Pension War
Protesters climb on the bronze statue "Le Triomphe de la Republique" (The triumph of the Republic) by Jules Dalou during a demonstration on the fourth day of nationwide rallies organised since the start of the year, against a deeply unpopular pensions overhaul, on Nation Square in Paris, on Feb. 11, 2023. Christophe Archambault/AFP via Getty Images
Gabriël Moens
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When a million people protest on the streets of Paris and most major French cities, you know there is a serious problem in French society.

Gabriël Moens
Gabriël Moens
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Gabriël A. Moens AM is an emeritus professor of law at the University of Queensland, and served as pro vice-chancellor and dean at Murdoch University. In 2003, Moens was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal by the prime minister for services to education. He has taught extensively across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States.
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