Paris For ten consecutive days people all over France have been protesting the increasing taxes on fuels
In many places protesters clashed with law enforcement. Several people were injured, and one woman tragically died.
Radio France: One death during protests
The movement of the yellow vests takes place in Paris as well as in many smaller cities and in more rural areas. It is diverse not only in social-economic background but also in political direction. As diverse are goals and reasons for people to act.
Le Figaro: The weariness of the people
Libération: A detailed question and answer section on the protests
President Emanuel Macron has taken his time to react to the widespread protests. Ten days after the beginning of the protests, the president answered this Tuesday, the 27th of November “our middle and labour classes” as he put it. He made clear that he has listened to the protesters and understood their demands. Although not willing to withdraw the taxes on fuel or his general plan to restructure the economy he was willing to put a mechanism in place that would moderate future highs in petrol prizes.