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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Why do they wear yellow vests?
What's the public reaction?
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Content: There have also been calls to dissolve the National Assembly and hold new elections. There have even been chants of "Macron resign!" Why do they wear yellow vests? All French motorists are required by law to carry yellow roadside safety vests in their vehicles. Protesting drivers donned their obligatory yellow vests and created roadblocks around France. Now anyone joining the protests wears the yellow vest, regardless of whether they are motorists. Enlarge this image
The "yellow vest" protests began last month. Large demonstrations turned violent in Paris over the weekend. -/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
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The "yellow vest" protests began last month. Large demonstrations turned violent in Paris over the weekend.