Video of the arrest of students in a Paris suburb protesting proposed exam changes ignited outrage across the country after spreading on social media.
Tag: Demonstrations, Protests and Riots
Riots Flare in Athens on the 10th Anniversary of a Police Killing
Young people with homemade firebombs and riot police with tear gas clashed in the streets of Athens and Thessaloniki on Thursday, after protests over a police shooting unraveled.
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.
These 5 Numbers Explain Why the French Are in the Streets
The “Yellow Vest” movement has morphed into an outcry over problems that have plagued France for years: declining living standards and eroding purchasing power.
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.
France’s Yellow Vest Protests: A Briefing on the Movement That Has Put Paris on Edge
The grass-roots protests present President Emmanuel Macron with a potential political crisis. More mayhem may put his ability to govern into question.
‘Yellow Vests’ Riot in Paris, but Their Anger Is Rooted Deep in France
With little organization, fueled by frustration, the protests have moved from poor rural regions to the banks of the Seine, the scene of riots this weekend.
‘Yellow Vest’ Protests Turn Violent in Paris
A day after protesters torched cars and damaged buildings in the French capital, President Emmanuel Macron surveyed the damage and weighed imposing a state of emergency.
Macron Returns to Turmoil, as France Weighs State of Emergency
After a summit meeting in Argentina, President Emmanuel Macron surveyed the destruction left after the “Yellow Vest” protests.
Macron Inspects Damage After ‘Yellow Vest’ Protests as France Weighs State of Emergency
A government spokesman said one option was imposing a state of emergency to prevent a recurrence of the worst civil unrest in more than a decade.