French President Emmanuel Macron has faced a major test of his leadership as the nation's highest court has made key decisions on two contentious policies championed by the president. In a significant victory for Macron, the court has upheld the government's decision to raise the retirement age, a move that has sparked widespread protests and opposition from labor unions. However, the court has dealt a blow to Macron's ambitions with a ruling that blocks the government's plan to overhaul the country's pension system, a key plank of his economic reform agenda. The decisions are a mixed bag for Macron, who had hoped to use the pension reforms to cement his legacy as a champion of economic modernization.
The decisions mark both a victory and a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who had championed both policies.
