Protests gather momentum during a national strike against French government plans to revamp the pension system, in Paris on Thursday. Bloomberg
Strikes co-ordinated by French unions brought significant disruption to the country. Bloomberg
Demonstrators let off a flare at Place de la Bastille in Paris. Bloomberg
The protests are regarded by some as a test of President Emmanuel Macron's ability to resist public pressure. Bloomberg
Demonstrators climb the July Column in central Paris. Bloomberg
French riot police clash with protesters. Reuters
Riot police regroup as tension mounts on the streets of Paris and elsewhere in France. Bloomberg
A hooded youth flees from teargas as clashes turn ugly. AP
A demonstrator hits the ground as he is apprehended. Bloomberg
Chaotic scenes in Paris. AP
A protester is dragged away by riot police. AP
The French government plans to delay the minimum retirement age from 62 to 64 by 2030, one of the policies that has angered demonstrators. EPA
A demonstrator throws a cafe table at police during a rally called by French trade unions in Paris. AFP
Thursday's widespread and co-ordinated protest action disrupted national transport and schooling across France, as workers oppose a deeply unpopular pensions overhaul. AFP
Protesters clash with police. AFP
Unrest breaks out in central Paris. AFP
The streets were awash with protesters. EPA
Protests gather momentum during a national strike against French government plans to revamp the pension system, in Paris on Thursday. Bloomberg
Strikes co-ordinated by French unions brought significant disruption to the country. Bloomberg
Demonstrators let off a flare at Place de la Bastille in Paris. Bloomberg
The protests are regarded by some as a test of President Emmanuel Macron's ability to resist public pressure. Bloomberg
Demonstrators climb the July Column in central Paris. Bloomberg
French riot police clash with protesters. Reuters
Riot police regroup as tension mounts on the streets of Paris and elsewhere in France. Bloomberg
A hooded youth flees from teargas as clashes turn ugly. AP
A demonstrator hits the ground as he is apprehended. Bloomberg
Chaotic scenes in Paris. AP
A protester is dragged away by riot police. AP
The French government plans to delay the minimum retirement age from 62 to 64 by 2030, one of the policies that has angered demonstrators. EPA
A demonstrator throws a cafe table at police during a rally called by French trade unions in Paris. AFP
Thursday's widespread and co-ordinated protest action disrupted national transport and schooling across France, as workers oppose a deeply unpopular pensions overhaul. AFP
