The long-standing demonstrators against pension reform in France seem to be running out of breath. At the same time, more and more rioters are mingling with the demonstrators.
Even before the demonstration in the capital on Place de la République had really started, the handcuffs clicked for the first rioters.
Containers and cars went up in flames
The images from other cities, such as Lyon, Rennes, Nantes or Clermont-Ferrand, also made the violence visible: stones were thrown at the executive, barricades, containers and cars were set on fire.
Peaceful strikers get exhausted
As the riots intensify and the number of agitators increases, the peaceful strikers seem to be running out of breath. Fewer and fewer people in the public sector are taking part in the work stoppages and waste collection throughout Paris is expected to resume from Wednesday.
Controversial pension reform goes to court
Meanwhile, the controversial pension reform that President Emmanuel Macron pushed through parliament without a vote is also a court case. The French Constitutional Court is investigating whether everything went well. Much is possible: from repealing the entire law to destroying individual articles. The explosive decision will be made on April 14.
Source: Krone
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