France: Anti-austerity protests and distrust vis-à-vis the government


Thursday was a day of social mobilization in France. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of major cities, including Paris, to say "no to austerity".


The unions behind these gatherings and wanted to send a signal to the Socialist government they accuse of not leading a leftist politics.


In the viewfinder of the protesters, including the (named after the Minister of Economy, Emmanuel Macron), supposed to free the activity and growth.

The text is still under discussion in parliament. It is to be definitively adopted next month.


Among the protesters, Nicolas Mas, teacher, back up against this very "Macron law." "This is a fundamental challenge for all the achievements of the labor law since 1936 and even before, he believes. We came back in the nineteenth century, it's amazing! "


Also in the Parisian procession, Frank Pascaud, association of paralyzed France. "The state will provide less and less funding for hospitals, says he. It's time to move. "


Union officials said they were very satisfied with this day of action, which they translated a "real discontent."


The next big meeting social, it will be May 1, the traditional parades for Labor Day.


Thursday morning, Emmanuel Macron indicated on Twitter that he would not give in its determination to promote growth and employment.







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