Clashes in Rennes During Anti-Pension Reform Protests

Debris Litters Streets of Rennes Following Anti-Pension Reform Protests

Streets were littered with debris in Rennes, France, on March 11, following protests against the government’s proposed pension reform, which was approved by the senate on Saturday evening. According to a report by Le Monde, the senate had 195 votes in favour of pension reform, and 112 votes against. In a statement posted to Twitter, the mayor of Rennes, Nathalie Appere, said she strongly condemned the violence which took place. Appere blamed sma…

1 year ago·Hobart, Australia

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Le Parisien

Pension reform: five arrests in Rennes after night-time violence

A collective has set up shop in an abandoned cinema to make it the “anchor of dissent” against the reform. But a store was also looted. The PS mayor of Rennes, opposed the bill, denounces the damage.

1 year ago·Paris, France

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Herald Sun

Clashes in Rennes During Anti-Pension Reform Protests

Police clashed with some of those gathered in Rennes, France, on March 11, as nationwide strikes continued against the government’s proposed pension reform, which was approved by the senate on Saturday evening. Footage by Ewin Bazin shows police in riot gear firing tear gas, and debris in flames on the street. In a statement posted to Twitter, the mayor of Rennes, Nathalie Appere, said she strongly condemned the violence which took place. Appere…

1 year ago·Melbourne, Australia

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The Toowoomba Chronicle

Debris Litters Streets of Rennes Following Anti-Pension Reform Protests

Streets were littered with debris in Rennes, France, on March 11, following protests against the government’s proposed pension reform, which was approved by the senate on Saturday evening. According to a report by Le Monde, the senate had 195 votes in favour of pension reform, and 112 votes against. In a statement posted to Twitter, the mayor of Rennes, Nathalie Appere, said she strongly condemned the violence which took place. Appere blamed sma…

1 year ago

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The Weekly Times

Clashes in Rennes During Anti-Pension Reform Protests

Police clashed with some of those gathered in Rennes, France, on March 11, as nationwide strikes continued against the government’s proposed pension reform, which was approved by the senate on Saturday evening. Footage by Ewin Bazin shows police in riot gear firing tear gas, and debris in flames on the street. In a statement posted to Twitter, the mayor of Rennes, Nathalie Appere, said she strongly condemned the violence which took place. Appere…

1 year ago·Southbank, Australia

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