CNBC: King Charles’ visit to France postponed after wave of protests
* The new British monarch’s first state visit was scheduled to run from March 26 to March 29 and see him visit Paris and Bordeaux.
* In Paris, tear gas and water cannons have been fired at protesters and police have been injured.
* The French government last week announced it would use special constitutional powers to force its unpopular pension bill through the lower house of parliament without a vote.
King Charles III’s visit to France has been postponed, as protests continue over the Paris government’s pension system reforms.
This trip was due to be the new British monarch’s first state visit and was scheduled to run from March 26 to March 29.
Unions on Thursday called for a national day of action involving strikes and protests on March 28. The decision to cancel the visit was taken by the French and British governments after a phone call between French President Emmanuel Macron and King Charles, according to a statement.
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WNU Editor: History sometimes repeats itself, and it sometimes rhymes .... Macron 'feared a Marie Antoinette moment' over King Charles' visit: 'Humiliated' French president cancelled Royal state Paris trip because he 'was concerned about symbolism' over lavish banquet at Palace of Versailles as protesters clash on the streets (Daily Mail).
King Charles State Visit to France Cancelled Due To Widespread Riots, Protests, And Strikes
King Charles's France visit postponed after pension protests -- BBC
King Charles’s visit to France postponed amid protests -- The Guardian
Macron says 'common sense' led to cancellation of King Charles III's visit -- AP
Violent protests in France force postponement of King Charles' visit -- Reuters
France protests draw 1M, force King Charles to delay visit amid anger over retirement changes -- FOX News
King Charles state visit to France postponed amid violent pension protests -- CNN
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