The French government imposes a later retirement age, triggering new demonstrations.

The French government has forced controversial plans to raise the retirement age through parliament, a move likely to provoke further protests and strikes. The National Assembly erupted into chaotic scenes as the French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne fought to be heard over chants from lawmakers calling for the government to stand down. Borne singled out far-right lawmakers in the lower house for not backing the legislation, which was voted through by the French senate earlier Thursday. Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally party, called for the prime minister to step down. Massive protests have been staged regularly throughout France since mid-January, with millions turning out to voice their opposition to the government's plan to raise the official retirement age for most workers.

The legislation requires French citizens to work until 64, from 62 currently, to qualify for a full state pension. The head of one of France's largest unions announced "new mobilizations" following the government's forced passing of the reforms. A large crowd of peaceful protesters gathered in Paris' Place de la Concorde following the prime minister's announcement.