France Link

France labour unrest: clashes erupt at May Day march

Police responded with tear gas when youths began throwing missiles, bringing the protest march in Paris to a standstill.

La rédaction de Mediapart

This article is freely available.

Clashes have broken out between French police and demonstrators during a May Day parade in Paris, reports the BBC.

Trade unions used the traditional march to protest against a proposed labour law to be discussed by parliament.

Police responded with tear gas when youths began throwing missiles, bringing the march to a standstill.

France has seen two months of unrest over the reforms.

Several police officers were injured during countrywide protests on Thursday.

Read more of this protest from the BBC.