Macron Bypasses France’s National Assembly to Pass Pension Overhaul March 17, 2023 French President Emmanuel Macron’s government invoked special constitutional powers to raise the country’s retirement age, a step that places him at odds with protesters and lawmakers. https://www.wsj.com/articles/macron-government-bypasses-frances-national-assembly-to-pass-pension-overhaul-26089695?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f