Authorities begin dismantling the southern Calais camp

A women-led collective brought thousands into central Paris for a march against police violence, racism and discrimination. The mobilization drew on the work of families affected by deaths in police...

After authorities prohibited planned street marches during the state of emergency following the November 2015 attacks, climate groups organized alternative public actions, including human chains and...

On the final day of the UN climate summit, climate and social-justice groups rallied at the Champ-de-Mars to demand stronger action and climate justice. The French state had prohibited the planned...

At least 150 refugees were removed from the encampment at Place de la République in Paris as preparations were made for a public commemoration. StreetPress reported that residents had been sleeping...

A cross-border solidarity demonstration brought migrants, refugees, sans-papiers, local groups and supporters from France and other European countries to Calais. Paris-Luttes.info reported that the...

A statement circulated by refugees in Paris called for a march at Gare du Nord after demolition of part of the Calais camp. The appeal insisted that refugees should decide for themselves whether to...

Youth organizations and trade unions organized marches and strikes against a proposed labor-law overhaul that they said weakened worker protections and job security. High-school blockades, transit...

A nationwide day of protest opposed the proposed El Khomri labor law, which critics said shifted bargaining power toward employers and weakened protections. That evening, participants occupied Place...

More than 200 demonstrations and gatherings took place across France in a further day of action against the proposed labor bill. Organizers included trade unions and youth organizations, with students...

Police evicted refugees from the disused lycée Jean Jaurès in Paris at dawn. StreetPress reported that supporters were also detained and that students and residents described a forceful operation....