Yellow vests
From shopping to tourism, French protests hit economy
World
December 10, 2018
From shopping to tourism, French protests hit economy
Shops shuttered in the run-up to Christmas, chaos on the roads: France’s “yellow vest” protests are dealing a blow…
France’s ‘yellow vests’: a movement of many shades
World
December 9, 2018
France’s ‘yellow vests’: a movement of many shades
France’s “yellow vest” protesters are all angry at President Emmanuel Macron, but their different goals and grievances show how…
All eyes on Macron after fresh ‘yellow vest’ protests hit Paris
World
December 9, 2018
All eyes on Macron after fresh ‘yellow vest’ protests hit Paris
A huge clean-up operation was under way in Paris on Sunday after French “yellow vest” demonstrators clashed with riot…
Tear gas, mass arrests as new ‘yellow vest’ protests hit Paris
World
December 8, 2018
Tear gas, mass arrests as new ‘yellow vest’ protests hit Paris
Police fired tear gas and arrested hundreds of people in Paris on Saturday as the French capital went on…
French govt weighs further steps to pacify protesters
World
December 5, 2018
French govt weighs further steps to pacify protesters
The French government signalled Wednesday that it was prepared to make further concessions to “yellow vest” protesters, even raising…
Macron retreats on fuel tax hikes in bid to calm French protests
World
December 5, 2018
Macron retreats on fuel tax hikes in bid to calm French protests
The French government has backed down on planned fuel tax hikes in a bid to draw the heat out…
French PM to announce suspension of fuel tax hikes: government sources
World
December 4, 2018
French PM to announce suspension of fuel tax hikes: government sources
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe is to announce on Tuesday a suspension of fuel tax increases planned for January…
Dialogue despite violence
Opinion
December 3, 2018
Dialogue despite violence
The Giletts Jaunes (Yellow Vests) protests in Paris on Saturday saw violent acts (92 people were injured, including 14…
Grim holiday tidings as Paris businesses count cost of riots
World
December 3, 2018
Grim holiday tidings as Paris businesses count cost of riots
President Emmanuel Macron was elected on a promise to burnish France’s image on the global stage, but as shops…
French govt holds crisis talks after ‘yellow vest’ riots
World
December 3, 2018
French govt holds crisis talks after ‘yellow vest’ riots
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe holds talks with party leaders on Monday as Paris scrambles to forge a response…