"Paris, rise up!": despite the adoption of the pension reform, the street continues to shout

William Devilliers 08:36 AM, March 21, 2023

The street is still screaming despite the adoption of the pension reform. In Strasbourg, Lyon, Nantes, Rennes and Paris, demonstrators continue to beat the pavement against the government's project. Each time, these scenes turned to excesses, between clashes with the police and damage. In Paris, hundreds of people gathered all over the capital. 171 protesters were arrested in the capital.

The reflection of the anger of the French

Younès is disgusted by the adoption of the pension reform: "We shout things that are hard to hear. It's just a reflection of the anger of the French. We need to get along. Ignoring us, it's just going to get worse," he said. The young man continues his journey rue de Rivoli after pulling a barrier in the middle of the street. "Paris, rise up!" shouted another demonstrator, echoed in chorus by dozens of people.

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A new day of national mobilization

It is a game of cat and mouse that is played in the streets of Paris as riot police try to disperse these spontaneous processions. An important security device is deployed Place de la Bastille, symbolic place for the demonstrators. Aurore tries to reach the square: "I find the anger of the people very just. We just want it to be heard. I think now is the time to mobilize and we can't wait any longer."

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This teacher affirms it: she will still take to the streets against the pension reform. On Thursday, a new day of national mobilization is planned.