Strike against pension reform: Brest is full [Photos et vidéo] – Brest

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13:00 The tail of the procession is at the station level, the demonstration is about to end. Place de la Liberté, groups break up.

It’s 12:45 p.m. The leader of the march reaches the Freedom Square, which is the end of the march. At the end of the demonstration, a general meeting is planned to be held at the Segalen faculty at the call of the AG of Struggles. According to our information, more than 20 thousand people participated.

The head of the procession arrives at Azadlig Square. (Photo by The Telegram / Lionel Le Saux)

12:30 p.m The head of the procession passes near the permanent residence of deputy Jean-Charles Larsonneur, Rue Gambetta, where dozens of CRS are stationed. The demonstration will then proceed to Boulevard Clemenceau before returning to Liberty Square, arriving around 12:45 p.m.

The leader of the procession arrived at the office of MP Jean-Charles Larsonneur around 12:30.
The head of the procession passed in front of the office of MP Jean-Charles Larssonner around 12:30. (Photo by Le Télégramme/Rémy Quéméner)
A quiet show, but not necessarily silent!
A quiet show, but not necessarily silent! (Photo by The Telegram / Lionel Le Saux)

12:10 p.m The tail of the procession is just beginning to set off when the President reaches the Boulevard Gambetta above the Brest station. Some estimates point to a figure of 20,000 demonstrators, which is still more than the first round on January 19, 2023.

More than an hour after the start of the demonstration, the last demonstrators begin their march.
More than an hour after the start of the demonstration, the last demonstrators begin their march. (Photo by Le Télégramme/Rémy Quéméner)
Around noon, the tail of the procession has not yet started marching, an hour has passed since the start.
Around noon, the tail of the procession has not yet started marching, an hour has passed since the start. (Photo by The Telegram / Lionel Le Saux)
A very grassroots mobilization is quietly underway and all generations seem to be united against this pension reform.
A very grassroots mobilization is quietly underway and all generations seem to be united against this pension reform. (Photo by The Telegram / Lionel Le Saux)

11:50 About an hour after the start, the end of the march still hasn’t left Azadlig Square. Remember that on January 19, the gap between the head and the tail of the march was 45 minutes. It is difficult to estimate the number, but the mobilization seems to be much higher than the first day of mobilization. The demonstration, which consisted of many activists and pensioners, took place in peaceful conditions.

Demonstrators of all ages, with clear requirements.
Demonstrators of all ages, with clear requirements. (Photo by Le Télégramme/Rémy Quéméner)

11:20 Although the head of the march reached Saint-Martin, many demonstrators had not yet started, Place de la Liberté. The event has a strong CFDT (retired, defense, hospital, etc.) presence. Early estimates are over 10,000 attendees.

The crowd goes up the rue Jean-Jaurès in Brest.
The crowd goes up the rue Jean-Jaurès in Brest. (Photo by The Telegram / Lionel Le Saux)
Korezh departed from Freedom Square in Brest at 11 o'clock in the morning.
The procession left Freedom Square in Brest at 11 am. (Photo by Le Télégramme/Rémy Quéméner)
The crowd seen from the Brest City Hall gives an idea of ​​the great turnout.
The crowd seen from the Brest City Hall gives an idea of ​​the great turnout. (Photo by Le Télégramme/Rémy Quéméner)

11 in the morning
 The procession departs. The union of speeches concluded, the procession ran down the rue Jean-Jaurès before branching off at Grant. The number of demonstrators seems to be more than during the first demonstration.

10:50. A large number of demonstrators are slowly gathering on Freedom Square, and trade unions are held on the steps of the Brest municipality, as on January 19.

Before departure, the procession takes part on the steps of the inter-union Brest city hall.
Before departure, the procession takes part on the steps of the inter-union Brest city hall. (Photo by Le Télégramme/Rémy Quéméner)
The first smoke bombs of this gathering...
The first smoke bombs of this gathering… (Photo Le Télégramme / Lionel Le Saux)
New banners were prepared for mobilization.
New banners were prepared for mobilization. (Photo by Le Télégramme/Rémy Quéméner)

10:30 rally time in Freedom Square

On January 19, according to sources, between 13,000 and 18,000 demonstrators hit the pavements in Brest to mark their opposition to the pension reform. Will there be more of them for the run-off on Tuesday, January 31, 2023? Demonstrators are expected to be at Azadlig Square from 10:30. The usual speeches will continue from the steps of the union-led town hall before a parade through the streets of the city centre.

Under a milder sky than on January 19, the demonstrators are waiting for the demonstration to proceed.
Under a milder sky than on January 19, the demonstrators are waiting for the demonstration to proceed. (Photo by Le Télégramme/Rémy Quéméner)

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