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France's government and trade unions have been locked in a battle over pension reform this autumn, which has threatened on occasion to bring the nation to a standstill.

Here we explain what the strikes are about.

What is at stake?

What are the reforms?

What does the government say?

What do opponents say?

Who has been on strike?

How much support is there for strikes?

Did the government make concessions?

What next?