Poll: Majority of French People Want Protests Against Pension Reform to Continue

At least 55% of French citizens support the continuation of protest demonstrations against the pension reform, a survey conducted by the French Institute of Public Opinion (IFOP) for the Sud Radio broadcaster, showed on Thursday.

"Regarding the protests against the pension reform, 55% of the French say they want the popular mobilization against the reform (strikes, demonstrations) to continue," the IFOP said, Sputnik reported.

Besides, 74% of respondents believe that France might face a social explosion in the coming months, according to the survey.

The poll was conducted among 1,008 French citizens aged 18 and over from May 2-3.