VIDEO: Tension in France as Nationwide Strikes and Protests Erupt

In France, a nationwide strike is taking place in protest against the increase of the retirement age from 62 to 64. This information comes from international news sources.

A general strike has started in cities across France, with clashes reported between protesters and police in Paris. Thousands of people are marching in protests in Paris, Lyon, Nantes, Marseille, and many other cities. According to initial reports, the number of participants in the protest is estimated to reach between 750,000 and 1 million.