Amsterdam, Netherlands - A protester ran towards French President Emmanuel Macron during his state visit to the Netherlands on Wednesday, but was tackled to the ground by security officials before he could reach him.
The incident happened just after Macron had got out of a limousine with Dutch King Willem-Alexander and was being greeted by Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema.
The man, who has not been identified, was wearing a black jacket and a backpack. He shouted something at Macron before running towards him. Security officials quickly tackled him to the ground and arrested him.
The incident comes amid growing protests against Macron's pension reform plans. The reforms, which would raise the retirement age from 62 to 64, have been met with widespread opposition from trade unions and workers.
On Tuesday, protesters disrupted Macron's speech at the Nexus Institute in The Hague. They shouted slogans and unfurled a banner that read "President of Violence and Hypocrisy."
Macron has defended his pension reforms, saying they are necessary to ensure the long-term sustainability of the French social security system. However, he has also acknowledged the need to find a way to address the concerns of those who are opposed to the reforms.
The protests in the Netherlands are a sign of the challenges that Macron faces as he tries to implement his agenda. It remains to be seen whether he will be able to overcome the opposition to his reforms and get them passed into law.