Riot at French Union Headquarters as tensions escalate

(Baonghean.vn) - On June 25, extremists smashed the doors and windows of the headquarters of French unions in Paris, continuing protests that have taken place over the past month against changes in labor laws by the French government.

Protests in France continue to take place following the French government's labor reform bill. Photo: EPA

Paris police and the French Interior Ministry on June 25 reported damage at the headquarters of the left-wing CGT union - France's largest union - in the suburb of Montreuil, and pledged to investigate the incident.

In addition, the office of the second largest union in France - CFDT, was also heavily damaged in recent days.

In addition, French Communist Party offices across the country are in a similar situation as protests continue.

Previously, on May 30, French President Francois Hollande announced that the government would not loosen or change the principles in the labor reform bill. Accordingly, companies or employers will be given easier conditions to fire and increase working hours for employees.

Thanh Hien

(According to New York Times)