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Montparnasse train station in Paris, as France faces huge disruption with transport blockages, mass strikes and demonstrations hitting the country for the second time in a month to protest a planned reform to raise the retirement age. IMAGES
Protesters continue to stage roadblocks in the town of Abymes in Guadeloupe, at the call of unions, to protest against the health pass and mandatory vaccination of workers. IMAGES
It's a bad time for everyone to discuss pension reform, warned FO Secretary General Yves Veyrier on his arrival at the Elysee Palace for a meeting with social partners to talk about pensions, but also economic recovery and health context. SOUNDBITE
While visiting a vaccination center in Fleury-Mérogis, near Paris, French Prime Minister Jean Castex says he hopes to avoid having to take "even more difficult measures" if French people remain "extremely careful". For Castex, the prospect of easing restrictions in mid-April is still far off because "there is still very strong pressure on hospitals". SOUNDBITE
Nimes (France), Jan 26 (EFE/EPA), (Camera: Guillaume Horcajuelo).- Health workers continue with the first stage of the national vaccination program against coronavirus in France. The French government ruled out Tuesday to increase the application of the second dose of Pfizer's vaccine up to six weeks, instead continuing with the current deadline of between three and four weeks following the first dose. FOOTAGE OF THE VACCINATION CENTER IN NIMES, FRANCE, WHERE THE PFIZER-BIONTECH VACCINE IS BEING ADMINISTERED.
French Prime Minister Jean Castex affirms to the French National Assembly there is a delay in the delivery of Pfizer vaccines but assures "it will be made up for". IMAGES
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