[UserSince2005]

Originally Posted by Cherie

No one relies on a state pension any more and that has been the case for decades ...if you are French and working in the UK you will be automatcally enrolled into a private pension if employed and will also be eligible for some state UK pension

I'm all for moving to the American system where everyone fends for themselves.
But when you've paid extortionate tax for years and then the script gets flipped I understand why the french are angry.
The French and UK really aren't comparable on this topic.
French wages are so low and taxes are so high, but they have so many social benefits compared to the UK.
Literally in France if you lose your job the state pays you your previous wage up to 2.5k euros per month for up to 2 years whilst you look for other work.
The French are scared all these things are being taken away from them and they are still left with ****ty wages and high taxes.
That is why they fight.