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Macron removes luxury watch during TV interview amid protests
short by Athira Sasidharan / on Saturday, 25 March, 2023
French President Emmanuel Macron has been criticised after he removed a luxury watch during an interview about pension changes. Critics claimed Macron is "President of the rich". Meanwhile, Macron's representatives said he removed the watch because it was "clinking on the table". Last week, Macron raised retirement age from 62 to 64 without a parliamentary vote, sparking protests across France.
read more at The Independent