King Charles III of the United Kingdom has abruptly postponed his visit to France. This decision comes in response to large-scale protests across France over pension reform issues.
According to foreign media on the 24th (local time), Charles III delayed the visit after consulting with French President Emmanuel Macron via a phone call.
Originally, Charles III was scheduled to visit France from the 26th to the 29th of this month before heading to Germany. However, the visit was canceled after French labor unions declared they would hold their 10th protest against pension reform on the 28th.
Protesters are fleeing from tear gas fired by the police in Toulouse, southern France, on the 23rd (local time), amid ongoing demonstrations across France against the government's pension reform. Approximately 1,089,000 people participated in the ninth nationwide protest organized by eight major labor unions across the country, according to the Ministry of the Interior. More than 80 people were arrested nationwide during the protests, and at least 123 police officers were injured in the suppression process. [Image source=Yonhap News]
The British Buckingham Palace stated that the visit to France will be rescheduled. Additionally, the planned visit to Germany will proceed as scheduled.
Across France, the 9th protest against pension reform took place on the 23rd, with over one million people participating in strikes and demonstrations.
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