Macron says in dialogue with unions on pensions

STORY: "There are challenges to it, but that does not mean that we should stop," added Macron, who has consistently said he plans to press ahead with the changes to the retirement system.

Tens of thousands marched on the streets of the French capital on Tuesday (March 28) in the latest round of demonstrations to denounce Macron's push to raise the retirement age by two years to 64, which was passed in parliament without a vote.

Millions of people have been demonstrating and joining strike action since mid-January to show their opposition to the plans.