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Protesters at times clashed with police in a bid to "Block Everything" in anger at the political class and planned budget cuts.
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in response to proposed budget cuts, raising fears that Wednesday could mark the start of a new period of social unrest in France.
"Block everything" is the rallying call for a protest movement in France that is expected to cause chaos and disruption for thousands of travellers on Wednesday 10.View on euronews
The 'Block Everything' movement could count up to 100,000 participants, with strong turnout expected in left-wing and radical left strongholds such as the Nantes, Rennes and Lyon regions.