AFPThe first day of major demonstrations against French President Emmanuel Macron's changes to France's enshrined labour code saw tens of thousands of protesters take to the streets on Tuesday. The numbers are being closely observed as they are considered an important indicator of the strength of resistance to the reforms. public sector worker Patricia told The Local as he walked with the demonstrators in central Paris..READ ALSO:Protests against labour reforms in Paris. During the demonstration, chants of "Macron, Macron, president of the rich. Macron, Macron, president of the bosses" could be heard in the streets.

Source: The Local September 12, 2017 16:18 UTC