French unions vow to resist government control over protests, emphasizing freedom of demonstration as a universal right.
Intersyndical group rejects state control of protests
The intersyndical group of Doubs Solidaires, FSU, CGT, FO has declared it will not comply with any attempts to control protest routes, aiming to prevent the president of the Republic from setting the terms for demonstrations.Group criticizes recent state violence
In a joint statement, the group condemned the use of force by state authorities in recent weeks, highlighting what they describe as excessive and unjustified actions against demonstrators.Freedom of demonstration as a fundamental right
The intersyndical group and the LDH, a human rights organization, emphasized that the right to demonstrate is protected by the 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, specifically in articles 10 and 11.Call for solidarity with October 24 mobilizations
The group reiterated its support for upcoming demonstrations on October 24, particularly those involving youth and public service workers, and pledged to participate in these actions based on shared demands for education and fair wages.Commitment to legal challenges against unjust restrictions
The intersyndical group stated it will challenge any administrative decisions it views as unlawful restrictions on the right to demonstrate, using the administrative court as a tool to defend public freedoms.Right to demonstrate belongs to all citizens
The group stressed that the freedom to protest is not exclusive to trade unions but is a universal right belonging to every individual, regardless of their affiliation or background.