Macron defiant as riots grip France, breaks silence; 'Pension Bill Reform A Necessity' | Watch

While cities across France remain on the edge, President Emmanuel Macron holds on to his defiant position on the pension reform. In an interview, the French President vowed to push through the contentious reform despite uproar, saying that he was prepared to accept 'unpopularity'. On Monday, the French government narrowly survived a no-confidence motion. However, the protests across France are only intensifying. In Paris, students and university staff hit the streets. French port and dock workers launched 'Dead Ports' day to oppose the reform. The Macron government is facing its biggest domestic challenge of its second term. Watch this video for details.