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Sat 09 Sep 2010French unions begin protests
French unions began a week of protests today with a Paris rally that could provide an early measure of resistance to pension reforms on which President Nicolas Sarkozy has staked his political reputation.
Unions and human rights groups gathered to protest against security measures including repatriation of thousands of Roma to eastern Europe. Critics see that action as part of a drive by Mr Sarkozy to revive his popularity before 2012 elections and divert attention from painful pension reforms and spending cuts.
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