Can Cannes Keep the Lights On? French Energy Union Threatens to Disrupt Festival Amid Country’s Civil Unrest

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The Cannes Film Festival could face power cuts as a result of ongoing civil strife over France’s pension reforms. In a direct threat to the festival, the National Federation of Mines and Energy ann…

could face power cuts as a result of ongoing civil strife over France’s pension reforms.

“In May, do what you like! The Cannes Film Festival, the Monaco Grand Prix, the Roland-Garros tournament, the Avignon Festival could end up in the dark! We won’t give up!” said the union. Macron’s government is raising the minimum retirement age in France from 62 to 64 years, and prolonging the years of contributions required for a full pension. The reforms were passed in March without a parliamentary vote, prompting widespread protests around the country that have only built upon months of hostilities and strikes by groups such as rail and waste disposal workers.

 

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