The French Senate has passed a controversial pension reform Bill, which has caused a series of strikes and protests around France. The changes would raise the minimum retirement age from 60 to 62 and the full state pension age from 65 to 67.

The Government says the reform is needed to save the indebted pension system from collapse.

Unions say retirement at 60 is a hard-earned right and say the reform is unfair to workers.

On Monday, a joint committee of Senate and National Assembly members will meet to agree on a common text.

This final version will then be put to a simultaneous vote in both houses of Parliament on Tuesday or Wednesday.