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Over 100,000 march in France nationwide day of action

Original: Even though protesters often refer to the May 1968 French general strike , which was triggered by police repression of s

More than 100,000 students and workers marched across France on Thursday as part of a nationwide day of action called by high school student organisations. Commentators are drawing comparisons with the May 1968 general strike, which began with police repression of student protests, while noting the differences between the two movements and their demands.

Why now: Large student- and worker-led protests in France are renewing comparisons with the historic May 1968 general strike.

FranceMay 1968 general strikeFrench high school studentsFrench trade unions

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• Even though protesters often refer to the May 1968 French general strike , which was triggered by police repression of student protests, neither the ... On Thursday, over 100,000 youth and workers marched in France in a nationwide day of action called by high school student… · strike@libranet.de · 2

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