Le Figaro is now reporting the CGT trade union as counting 1.5 million demonstrating across France. Copied to clipboard In Bordeaux, Le Monde say that between 20,000-55,000 protested, while in Paris the CGT has given an early estimate of 350,000. France demonstrations Western Europe Anti-CPE protests CGT Comments
One million throng streets in towns across France Around a million took to the streets today to join protests against the CPE.
Eyewitness account from Paris A first-hand account from Hermit, who was present yesterday night at the Place de la Sorbonne, where there were clashes between the CRS and protesters.
Unions set to announce next step Monday, 5pm Unions are meeting Monday at 5pm local time to decide whether to call for a general strike.
130,000 protest against CPE in Marseille Organisers of the Marseilles anti-CPE demonstration have given figures of 130,000 on the streets of the port city according to Le Figaro.
3 April: Summary of events in France Yesterday's protests in France included the occupation of the Eiffel Tower, a symbolic trial of Jacques Chirac and reports of fires at job centres and benefit offices in Paris and Toulouse.
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