35 arrested as protests continue in France against Macron’s reforms

Several thousands of people led by far left party members thronged the streets of France nationwide in protests against the reforms of President Emmanuel Macron.

Reports say the hardline CGT trade union and some 80 other organisations also joined the protests with many of them walking behind banners which reads, “We’re held up – The greater Paris”.

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“We are going to carry a message (and) this message must be heard by the strong-headed Emmanuel Macron,” Jean-Luc Melenchon, leader of the far left France Unbowed party, told a cheering crowd in the southern port city of Marseille.

Protesters are expected to hold rallies in at least 160 places across France, CGT Secretary General Philippe Martinez said, adding that Macron should listen to the growing anger.

Seven police officials were injured during the intervention, Collomb told France BFM TV. The police said 35 demonstrators were detained for various offences.

 

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