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The secretary general of the CGT Philippe Martinez denounces Emmanuel Macron's "dupe deal" on pensions at a protest in Paris. Martinez says that setting the age at 64 instead of 65 "by increasing the duration of contributions, it's all the same". SOUNDBITE
Anti-government demonstrators march through Paris as six organisations, including the CGT-Santé union, call for a "national day of action". French President Emmanuel Macron hosted a subdued Bastille Day ceremony to honour the country's medical workers amid the coronavirus pandemic. IMAGES of protest
Hundreds of "yellow vest" protesters begin to march in Strasbourg with screams of "Macron, resignation". The Bas-Rhin prefecture has banned demonstrations in certain areas of the city's historic centre, on the station square and in the vicinity of the European institutions. IMAGES
French President Emmanuel Macron calls on France's youth to take part in the Great National Debate, his bid to face the fierce criticism he has endured in "yellow vest" protests. IMAGES
French President Emmanuel Macron deplores the death of 11 French citizens during the "Yellow Vest" demonstrations and reiterates that "none of them were victims of the security forces" during a press conference in Cairo. SOUNDBITE
A "red scarf" protest takes to the streets of Paris in support of French "institutions" after an 11th round of "yellow vest" marches expressed continued dissatisfaction with Emmanuel Macron's policies. IMAGES
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