Large-scale demonstrations occur in various parts of France to protest against cuts in public spending.

On the 10th, "block France" massive protests and demonstrations took place in several cities in France, protesting the budget proposal put forward by former Prime Minister Beru aimed at cutting public spending. Some places saw violent acts, with hundreds of people arrested. According to statistics from the French Ministry of the Interior, over 170,000 people participated in the protests nationwide on that day. The French General Confederation of Labour announced that 250,000 people participated.