Left groups represented include the Left Party, the French Communist Party, Together, the New Anti-Capitalist Party, the Greens, PS dissidents and the recently established Deal party.

The protest call-out also included activists from major unions as well as campaign groups covering issues of women’s rights, housing and independent media.

A statement from 3A noted: “Never, since the election of [PS President] Francois Hollande, has any appeal of this type brought together such a diversity of signatories.”