A normally peaceful Mayday Procession, which this year was clearly lead by striking Trade Unionists, was suddenly infiltrated by 1200 hooded Rioters ; they were hellbent on nothing else but destruction !
Shops and cars were damaged by fires, blocks were unearthed from roads to provide "amunition". Apparently the Rioters were not only French or residents from all over France ; some had even come from abroad.
Later, a violent confrontation with the Police took place in the 5th district of Paris (near Pont d'Austerlitz), after which 109 activists were detained. But the initial standoff by the Police, witnessed on T V by viewers, has been criticised !
The authority of the State had been tested and found wanting. As for the Prime Minister, he was happy and relieved that there were only a few minor physical injuries and damaged materials ! During all this time President Macron was and still is in Australia on a State Visit !
Further processions are scheduled in the next few days and weeks ! Will the Government be able to guarantee and ensure that they will be orderly and peaceful, without any major "incidents"?
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