Police fired tear gas at protestors in Paris as thousands marched against president Emmanuel Macron’s policy to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.<br /><br />Footage shows clashes between protesters and police as tear gas and smoke bombs flooded the streets.<br /><br />Paris police detained at least 30 people.<br /><br />French union members were joined by labour activists, environmental activists and anti-Macron groups, expressing frustration with the French president’s decision.<br /><br />Union officials say that pension reform is a threat to workers rights, while Macron argues it’s economically necessary as the population ages.
