CGT union says 1.5 million demonstrate against CPE

Le Figaro is now reporting the CGT trade union as counting 1.5 million demonstrating across France.

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.

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