The grass-roots protests present President Emmanuel Macron with a potential political crisis. More mayhem may put his ability to govern into question.
Tag: France
‘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.
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.
Macron Has a Long-Term Vision. But the French Have Urgent Needs.
Ordinary people say President Emmanuel Macron “seems to be deaf” to their daily struggles, speechifying about the fate of the planet while overlooking their pain. They are now demanding he listen.
Tear Gas and Water Cannons in Paris as Grass-Roots Protest Takes Aim at Macron
The “Yellow Jackets” movement protesting rising fuel prices is among the most serious challenges yet to President Emmanuel Macron’s pro-business government.
Hundreds of Thousands in France Protest Taxes by Blocking Roads
The country’s “Yellow Vest” movement demonstrated nationwide, blocking roads and roundabouts, to register anger about fuel taxes and the loss of purchasing power.
The Kilogram Is Dead. Long Live the Kilogram!
After a vote (and a century of research), the standard measure for mass is redefined, and the long reign of Le Grand K is ended.
France Says Trump’s Twitter Attack Lacks ‘Common Decency’
A barrage of scathing tweets aimed at the French president, Emmanuel Macron, landed on the third anniversary of the Paris terrorist attacks.
What Makes Someone French? If You Live in France, We Want to Hear From You
As the divide over French identity deepens, tell us how your views have evolved.