Protesters turned out in lower numbers in France but showed no sign of letting up the pressure on the government of President Emmanuel Macron.
Author: ADAM NOSSITER
Court in France Upholds Police Use of Golf-Ball-Size Rubber Bullets
The projectiles have caused many injuries, including lost eyes, in the Yellow Vest protests. The police say the weapons are needed to keep the peace.
Can Macron Talk the Yellow Vests Into Submission? He Will Try
Early indications suggest the French president may be turning a corner after weeks of stunned retreat, even as he tests the patience of his opponents.
France Dispatch: As Migrants Risk Crossing the English Channel, French Fishing Boats Pay a Price
A surge in migrants trying to cross the channel has led to a rise in break-ins of the fishing boats in a French port, as smugglers look for more seaworthy options to make the treacherous voyage.
Yellow Vest Leader Is Arrested in France Amid Crackdown
Eric Drouet’s arrest, his second over his role in the protests, signals that the government is following through on a pledge to get tough.
Macron Vows Order ‘Without Compromise’ in Rebuke to Yellow Vest Protests
President Emmanuel Macron of France urged his fellow citizens to “accept reality” and called for the protesters shaking the country over inequality to curb the disorder sown at demonstrations.
The Question for France: Where Do the Yellow Vests Go From Here?
Political groups are jockeying to capture the energy of the protest movement. But whether it can be given a more coherent shape remains uncertain.
‘Round 4’: ‘Yellow Vests’ Protests in Paris Bring Hundreds of Arrests and Tear Gas
The police said 317 people had been arrested by 9 a.m., as a crowd of protesters marched down the Champs-Élysées and hundreds gathered around the Arc de Triomphe.
How France’s ‘Yellow Vests’ Differ From Populist Movements Elsewhere
These protests are more akin to the anti-Wall Street than to the right-wing nationalism seen elsewhere.
France Suspends Fuel Tax Increase That Spurred Violent Protests
Through weeks of unrest, President Emmanuel Macron has been accused of ignoring the complaints of the “Yellow Vest” movement.