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Tag: Yellow Vests Movement
French Minister Who Dined on Lobster at Taxpayers’ Expense Resigns
François de Rugy was shown to have hosted family and friends for lavish meals at his official residence when he was president of the National Assembly.
Greens Are the New Hope for Europe’s Center. For the Far Right, They’re Enemy No. 1.
As climate change emerges as the latest front in Europe’s culture wars, can Green parties show that environmental policy is compatible with social justice?
5 Lobster Tails and a $560 Bottle of Wine, at Taxpayers’ Expense, Give Macron a Headache
After a photo was publicized showing France’s ecology minister enjoying a lavish meal at taxpayer expense, President Emmanuel Macron was confronted with more accusations of elitism in his government.
European Vote Reveals an Ever More Divided France
The party of Marine Le Pen, the far-right leader who lost decisively to President Emmanuel Macron two years ago, defeated his party in the European Parliament voting.
Macron, Chastened by Yellow Vest Protests, Says ‘I Can Do Better’
President Emmanuel Macron, at the first news conference of his presidency, showed the wear of the economic and social protests that have torn France.
Barred From Rallying Near a Scorched Notre-Dame, ‘Yellow Vest’ Protesters March On
As billionaires’ donations to rebuild the cathedral renewed anger over inequality, the protests — now in their 23rd week — drew 7,000 in the French capital.
After Notre-Dame Fire, ‘Yellow Vest’ Protesters Return to Streets
Thousands of marchers rallied across France, calling for President Emmanuel Macron to address inequality. For some, the large amount of money pledged to reconstruct the cathedral underscored the need for action.
As Rich Lavish Cash on Notre-Dame, Many Ask: What About the Needy?
The spectacle of billionaires trying to one-up each other quickly intensified resentments over inequality that have animated the Yellow Vest movement.
Macron’s Great Debate Finds What France Wants: Lower Taxes, No Cuts to Services
The findings of President Emmanuel Macron’s “Great National Debate” are in: Citizens want lower taxes and no cuts in services. Now the policy conundrum begins.