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Just back from the demonstration against institutional xenophobia in Lyon. I estimate we were between 4000 and 5000 persons at least (the organisers claim 7000/8000). It is a very good achievement for a demonstration that was solely on values and on the first days of September. It was heartwarming

"Ce qui vient au monde pour ne rien troubler ne mérite ni égards ni patience." René Char
by Melanchthon on Sat Sep 4th, 2010 at 12:13:46 PM EST
Mass demonstrations across France against Roma expulsions | RFI
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across France Saturday to protest the French government's security policy and recent expulsions of Roma gypsies. A collective of political parties and trade unions urged the public to stand up against "xenophobia" and "the politics of pillory".

Demonstrations took place in 140 French cities and towns, with left-wing politicians, union representatives and celebrities participating in 130 events.



"Ce qui vient au monde pour ne rien troubler ne mérite ni égards ni patience." René Char
by Melanchthon on Sat Sep 4th, 2010 at 12:30:04 PM EST
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What I don't get about all this is that within the EU there is supposed to be free movement of labor. How is that possible under rules that force people to move from place to place?

I know the EU is not supposed to be the United State of Europe, but isn't this sort of like saying that people from, say, Missouri, can't move freely to, say, Illinois?

by asdf on Sat Sep 4th, 2010 at 07:54:31 PM EST
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There is Schengen, the agreement about open borders; and there was an agreement regarding temporary labour market limitations, lasting a maximum of seven years from accession. Bulgaria and Romania joined the EU on 1 January 2007, and they are set to join the Schengen zone only next March.

This also means that Sarko's deportations are a bizarre show: all the deported will be able to re-enter legally and without any controls in half a year's time at the latest.

*Lunatic*, n.
One whose delusions are out of fashion.

by DoDo on Sun Sep 5th, 2010 at 05:40:30 AM EST
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I think Illinois might like it ....

keep to the Fen Causeway
by Helen (lareinagal at yahoo dot co dot uk) on Sun Sep 5th, 2010 at 05:51:36 AM EST
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