A spontaneous protest took place on Thursday in Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France on Friday (March 17) in response to the government's use of the controversial Article 49.3 to pass its proposed reforms without a vote. A large number of protesters gathered and expressed their discontent with the government's decision. The demonstrators are planning to continue their mass mobilization outside the Prefecture, and are calling for a widespread movement to demand changes to the government's policies. The use of Article 49.3 has been met with widespread criticism, with opponents arguing that it undermines democracy and the role of the National Assembly.

Une manifestation spontanée à Angers (Maine-et-Loire) se déroule ce jeudi en réaction à l’utilisation du 49.3 par le gouvernement. De nombreux manifestants se sont rassemblés et souhaitent continuer à se mobiliser en masse devant la Préfecture.