HumblePi
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It started off as a fuel protest against the soaring price of diesel gasoline. It has turned into something more such as pension payments not making ends meet and the rising cost of living. All the anger is directed at President Macron who has pledged to reform the economy. People in France are calling for Macron's resignation.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-46328439
France fuel protests: Police in Paris fire tear gas
Police in Paris have used tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters, in a second weekend of demonstrations sparked by rising fuel prices.
Violence erupted on the Champs-Elysées as protesters tried to get through a security cordon around sensitive sites.
About 5,000 protesters had converged on the avenue. At least 18 people were arrested after clashing with police.
Organisers of the "yellow jacket" movement billed the latest protests as "act two" in their rolling campaign.
Named after their distinctive high-visibility attire, the protesters oppose an increase in fuel duty on diesel.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-46328439
France fuel protests: Police in Paris fire tear gas
Police in Paris have used tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters, in a second weekend of demonstrations sparked by rising fuel prices.
Violence erupted on the Champs-Elysées as protesters tried to get through a security cordon around sensitive sites.
About 5,000 protesters had converged on the avenue. At least 18 people were arrested after clashing with police.
Organisers of the "yellow jacket" movement billed the latest protests as "act two" in their rolling campaign.
Named after their distinctive high-visibility attire, the protesters oppose an increase in fuel duty on diesel.