Lionel L introduces a new social phenomenon called "Nuit Debout" ("Up All Night" or "Rise Up Night"). It's a protest movement born from a general discontent regarding politics, labor laws, and other issues. At 6 p.m. every day, people take to the streets of Paris to discuss ideas and air their grievances. The movement is gathering momentum in other cities and countries as well.
Lionel gives us the latest updates on France's Nuit Debout protest movement. Though the movement is no longer centered around Paris's Place de la République, it's still gaining traction online.
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Caption 21 [en]: So NuitDebout has a direct [appointment] with The Contestation [nuclear advocacy group]. Caption 21 [fr]: Nuit Debout a pris [rendez-vous] donc direct avec La Contestation.
Lionel shares his opinions on French President François Hollande's first term and on the upcoming presidential elections in 2017. He predicts a "new triangle" of presidential candidates: Hollande, Marine Le Pen, and Nicolas Sarkozy.
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Caption 7 [fr]: et qui est certainement aussi à l'origine de NuitDebout. Caption 7 [en]: and that is certainly also at the origin of "Nuit Debout" ["Up All Night" protest movement].
Notre-Dame is still standing thanks to a crucial decision to save the façade and bell towers above all else. Fire-prevention devices have been installed throughout the cathedral to avoid another disaster.