Nuit debout
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Nuit debout is a French social movement that began on 31 March 2016, arising out of protests against proposed labor reforms known as the El Khomri law or Loi travail. The movement was organized around a broad aim of "overthrowing the El Khomri bill and the world it represents". It has been compared to the Occupy movement in the United States and to Spain's anti-austerity 15-M or Indignados movement.
Protestors occupy the Place de la République in Paris, 10 April 2016
The government's proposed labor reforms provoked a series of large-scale street protests throughout the country.
Following the initial protests on 31 March, protestors continued to gather each night in Paris's Place de la République.
Voting at Global Debout
El Khomri law
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The law no. 2016-1088 of August 8, 2016 relating to work, the modernization of social dialogue and the securing of professional careers is a piece of national legislation in France relating to employment. It is commonly known as the El Khomri law or the Loi travail. It evoked wide protests by labour unions around the country. The law came into force by a gazette notification on 9 August 2016.
Protests against the El Khomri law in Marseille on March 9
Protests against the El Khomri law in Paris on March 17. The young demonstrators march in gaiety (before the progression of police repression).