The “yellow vest” movement, which began its demonstrations Nov. 17 initially to protest an increase in fuel taxes, soon morphed into an expression of rage about the high cost of living in France Continue reading
Pressure mounted on French President Emmanuel Macron to announce concrete measures to calm protests marked by violence when he addresses the nation Monday evening. Continue reading
On Saturday, anti-government protesters wrecked havoc in the city for the fourth Saturday in a row, hurling projectiles, torching cars and vandalising shops and restaurants. Continue reading
What started as a Facebook campaign against fuel tax increases has spiraled into a protest movement which paralyzed the French capital of Paris before spilling over into Belgium and the Netherlands. Continue reading
It began as a Facebook campaign against fuel tax increases, but has quickly spiraled into a movement powerful enough to force Emmanuel Macron into the biggest U-turn of his presidency. Continue reading
Some reporters on the ground in Paris have refuted Trump’s claim that the protesters are chanting his name. Continue reading
After several weekends of violent protests, demonstrators used social media to bill this weekend as “Act IV,” in a series of challenges to Macron’s policies. Continue reading
French President Emmanuel Macron has stayed out of the public eye all week as protests continue in France. Continue reading
And at the height of the festive shopping season, many retailers have said they will remain shut for the day for fear they may be in the line of any unrest between protesters and police. Continue reading
Tough talk by unpopular President Emmanuel Macron, who has been roundly blamed for the chaos, isn’t likely to mend the growing sense of social injustice. Continue reading