France: Nuit Debout activists occupy Comedie-Francaise theatre in Paris

Dozens of activists from the 'Nuit Debout' and 'Intermittents' movements occupied the Comedie-Francaise theatre in Paris, Tuesday, to protest against the French government's proposed labour reforms and in solidarity with a group of artists who have occupied the Odeon Theatre.
Activists hung banners from the roof before rallying on the main stage of the theatre. After police surrounded the building the activists decided to remain inside to hold a meeting. As a result of the action the Comedie-Francaise theatre cancelled its performance of the Victor Hugo play 'Lucrezia Borgia.'
The youth-led Nuit Debout movement is protesting against the French government's proposed labour reforms. Commonly referred to as the 'El Khomri law,' after French Labour Minister Myriam El Khomri, the reforms will look at almost all aspects of France's labour laws; maximum working hours, holidays and breaks, among other areas will be open to negotiation as the government attempts to liberalise France's labour market. French President Francois Hollande is said to be attempting to lower the country's unemployment rate below 10 percent.