France in Crisis: Pension Costs, Debt, and Rising Unrest

France is facing a wave of protests and money troubles. From student riots to fears about the economy, here is why the country is on edge.

France is going through a very tough time right now. The country is dealing with a mix of money problems and angry citizens, leading to protests across the nation. At the heart of the issue is the cost of pensions. Pensions are the money people get when they retire after working their whole lives. Because the population is getting older, the government is struggling to pay for these costs. This has created a gap between the older generation—the Boomers—and the younger generation, Gen Z. Young people are especially upset because the government is cutting money for education to help pay the …