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Protesters Invade French Stock Exchange Building

Protesters against pension reforms entered the lobby of the Euronext stock exchange outside Paris on Thursday, April 20.

Footage recorded by Thomas Rannou shows the lobby of the Euronext building filled with smoke.

Other social media footage shows protesters carrying fireworks.

Local media reported that the action was carried out by striking railway workers and their supporters.

A large group of protesters also set off fireworks at the Grande Arche in the city’s La Defense business district. Credit: Thomas Rannou via Storyful

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