VIDEO: Macron Uses Indecent Language to Assess Pension Reform Pace in France

French President Emmanuel Macron resorted to profanity while discussing pension reforms with residents of the town of Dole. The broadcast was streamed on the website of BFM TV. During an unexpected interaction with market vendors, one woman asked Macron how long it would take for the praised changes to take effect. She certainly did not expect such a response from the president.

“Oh, *** (damn), I would have liked the reform to progress faster myself,” said the French leader, which drew laughter from those present.

It is worth noting that since March 28, widespread protests have erupted in the country due to the government's decision to raise the retirement age. Despite this, Macron had previously stated that the pension reforms would come into effect this autumn.