A ‘Generational Clash’ Is Fueling Europe’s Protests
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Governments must increase spending on pensions as retirees live longer. This financial pressure makes it more difficult to fund other public services. These economic tensions are fueling protests, including those planned for this weekend in France.
As retirees live longer, governments need to spend more on pensions. That makes it harder to fund other services, spurring protests like those planned this weekend in France.