In French cities, according to the Interior Ministry, around 4,700 ‘yellow vests’ demonstrated on Saturday against the policies of President Emmanuel Macron. In Paris, according to the authorities, there were 2,000.
Little turnout for the organizers who hoped for massive demonstrations, also in view of the controversial reform of the pension system. French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne is likely to present the government’s plans on Tuesday.
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In social media, the protest movement is colossal, but apparently the leaders’ calls to protest have been largely ignored. There was rioting in Paris at the start of the demonstration. As in 2018-2019, protesters don’t all have the same grievances, but the main point for many is the rising cost of living.
The protest movement that spontaneously arose on social media began about five years ago with the government’s announcement that diesel and petrol prices would soar over the president’s climate policy. It led to near-weekly and massive demonstrations and roadblocks in 2018 and 2019. Macron had to withdraw many of his plans due to continued protest by yellow vests.
Source: BNR
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