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French union urges civil disobedience to denounce Macron's immigration law

French CGT trade union General Secretary Sophie Binet addresses a speech during a demonstration for the defence of immigrants on 11 December, 2023. AFP - ALAIN JOCARD

France's powerful CGT trade union has called for nationwide "civil disobedience" following the adoption by parliament of an immigration law designed to toughen conditions for foreigners living in or moving to France.

CGT chief Sophie Binet on Thursday made the call for civil disobedience against the legislation, which she says calls into question France's "republican principles".

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