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We take an in-depth look at the causes and implications of France's pension reform strike. Isabelle Challilou is an economics reporter for France Info and tells us why so many are opposed to President Macron's pension reform proposals. Marjorie Alexandre is with trade union Force Ouvriere, and argues that the government's reforms have shifted focus too far towards the individual. We get a response from Alexandre Holdroyd, MP with the governing La Republique en Marche party. We ride along with one commuter to find out just how much her journey to work has been affected by the ongoing strikes. Plus we consider the short and long-term impact the action has had on Paris's crucial tourism sector.

(Photo: Protesters on the streets of Paris. Credit: Getty Images)