Organisers of the Marseilles anti-CPE demonstration have given figures of 130,000 on the streets of the port city according to Le Figaro. Further updates will continue to be posted throughout the day. France demonstrations Western Europe Anti-CPE protests Marseille Comments
One million throng streets in towns across France Around a million took to the streets today to join protests against the CPE.
France: 'La Lutte' continues? Demonstrations are planned for tomorrow as many universities maintain the pressure on the government, with some hoping for the extension of the struggle.
Deputies examine CPE replacement text as smaller demos continue The deputies have this evening started to examine the private bill which replaces the CPE tonight.
1.5 million expected to join French CPE protests A million, maybe more. This is the figure organisers of the anti-CPE movement hope to exceed on the day of demonstrations against the government…
Up to 50,000 protesting in Toulouse Contradicting earlier reports of 22,000-33,000 demonstrators in Toulouse, Le Monde is now reports the figure to be up to 50,000.
France: Day of anti-CPE protest begins While the government wavers between firmness and conciliation, thousands of demonstrators are taking to the streets this Saturday in France with the aim of forcing prime minister Domenique de Villepin to back down over the first employment contract (CPE).
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