Anti-Hollande demo in Paris

Anti-Hollande demo in Paris

In Paris there was a large demonstration on Sunday against President Hollande. The organisers estimated the turnout at 100,000, police said it was more like 17,000. br br Grievances included the economy, unemployment, Hollande’s planned eco-tax, and legislation making same-sex marriage legal and abortion easier. br br One demonstrator said: “I’m fed up with Hollande of his lot, of his incompetence and the mess they are making of this country.”br br Another explained: “He’s imposing taxes everywhere from left to right. And we’ve had enough of it. It has to stop.”br br Another complained: “I’m up to here with all these laws made to destroy the family and I’m outraged that the government isn’t listening to us.”br br The so-called “Day of Anger” attracted Far Right political groups, Catholics, anti-abortion groups, anti-same-sex marriage protesters, and supporters of the banned comedian Dieudonne.


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