Title: Who Are France's Yellow Vest Protesters, And What Do They Want? : NPR
Headings: Who Are France's Yellow Vest Protesters, And What Do They Want?
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Who Are France's Yellow Vest Protesters, And What Do They Want?
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France Freezes Fuel Tax Hike In Face Of 'Yellow Vest' Protests
Who are the members of the yellow vest movement and how did it emerge?
Europe
French President Holds Security Meeting On Yellow Vest Protests
How did these protests turn violent?
What do the protesters want?
Why do they wear yellow vests?
What's the public reaction?
How is the government responding?
What are the implications of this crisis for Macron?
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Content: The government will also hold debates in Parliament on reforms and possible solutions but will not not necessarily hold a vote on proposals. The prime minister said he would announce new measures later this week in response to the crisis. What are the implications of this crisis for Macron? Depending on what measures the government announces this week, the French government's top priority is preventing more riots and making sure proper security is in place in the event of more protests. Macron has previously said he won't back down on the fuel tax. Since he took office 18 months ago, the French president has seen public pushback on almost every one of his reforms, especially liberalizing the labor market. However, this is the biggest political crisis he has faced so far, and it could determine the rest of his presidency. Emmanuel Macron
France
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