Live. reindeer. January 19 holiday: mobilization continues at the University of Rennes 2

This is a day of strike and mobilization Thursday, January 19, 2023hour reindeerfrom 11 a.m. to the esplanade Charles de Gaulle, like everywhere else in France against pension reform.

Rennes news is mobilized all day inform you in real time On the evolution of this mobilization in the Breton capital:

10:30 – 5,000 demonstrators are expected in Rennes

The prefecture of Ille-et-Vilaine has informed about the planned rally in the city of Rennes. Esplanade Charles de Gaulle, from 11 am.. It confirms that the announced route has been announced by the organizers.

Organizers estimate the number of protesters to be more than 5,000 people.

“As for possible excesses, the prefect knows that the organizers can count on the professionalism of the security service. The security forces will be mobilized to prevent flooding. »

“Considering the importance of the announced participation, a adequate device will be placed based on local staff and national reinforcement”, concludes the prefecture.

10:08 – Mobilization at Rennes 2

Joined the high school mobilization University of Rennes 2 Where demonstrators pass through corridors: “Don’t look at us, join us!” “.

9:56 – SNCF traffic forecasts

In the Brittany region, a large part of which passes through Rennes, train traffic is very disrupted. Provides SNCF circulationone TER from ten, one TGV from two, as well as all Ouigos.

All trains on the TER Rennes-Nantes, Rennes-Châteaubriant, Rennes-Dinan lines are cancelled.

9:26 – Lifting of the blockade

No violence, no police at Brequigny high school this Thursday morning. With the blockade lifted, demonstrators are now marching towards Rennes 2 University and Victor-et-Hélène-Basch High School. The goal: to collect as many people as possible.

9:11 – Reasons for high school demonstrations

Lucas, one of the demonstrators in front of Bréquigny lycée, explains the reasons for the blockade.

8:56 – Quiet blockade at Brequigny high school

Despite the blockade and the presence of 200 people in the area, calm remains around the largest secondary school in Brittany. For the moment buses are running and there is no law enforcement.

8:23 am – 200 people at Brequigny high school

It begins with the mobilization against the pension reform Brequigny high school blockade, southwest of Rennes, this Thursday morning. On the site, trash cans and other items are blocked enterprise doors.

Around 200 people, high school students and demonstrators outside the high schoolaccording to our current journalist, they are in a calm environment at the scene.

8:00 a.m. – There is a delay in most of the buses

The Star network, the manager of the metropolitan bus lines, will also be affected by the disruptions. The vast majority of lines, including all Chronostars, will be down between 9am and 5pm. See the list of canceled departures.

Due to the planned demonstration in the center of Rennes, the crossing lines will be changed from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Check out the details of the diversion.

7:45 – 30 schools closed

The city of Rennes announced today on the eve of the holiday breaks in all 85 schools. Thus, 30 schools are closed, 69 canteens and 15 canteens will be open for picnics. Details of these concerns can be found in our dedicated article.

7:30 – demonstration, from 11:00, Cours des Alliés

In the city of Rennes, the demonstrators will leave the stage of Charles de Gaulle at 11:00 a.m. and march to the city center. via avenue Janvier, quays, République, then rue du Maréchal Joffre.

Context

Demonstrators, whose main leaders are trade unions and left-wing political parties, are taking to the streets to counter the protests. pension reformpresented earlier this month Elisabeth BornePrime Minister.

Measurement phase of the project and the main point of contention Between the protesters and the government: gradual postponement of the statutory retirement age 64 instead of 62 and 43 necessary annuities For full retirement in 2027.

Hugo Murtas and Brian Le Goff

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