French unions have held nationwide protests to voice their anger at President Emmanuel Macron's pledge to raise the retirement age if re-elected. On top of the demonstrations, an “unlimited” transport strike has just been called for Paris, which unions hope may reshape voter intentions against the incumbent president.French unions have held nationwide protests to voice their anger at President Emmanuel Macron's pledge to raise the retirement age if re-elected. On top of the demonstrations, an “unlimited” transport strike has just been called for Paris, which unions hope may reshape voter intentions against the incumbent president.