Title: Why are the ‘yellow vests’ protesting in France? | Emmanuel Macron | Al Jazeera
Headings: Why are the ‘yellow vests’ protesting in France?
OPINION
Why are the ‘yellow vests’ protesting in France?
Misleading the electorate
An unanticipated problem was encountered, check back soon and try again
Macron’s disdain for the poor
The protests are not rejecting climate change action

Content: Close Modal Dialog
This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Close Modal Dialog
This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. France abandons petrol tax rises after deadly protests (2:35)
As a result, Macron was elected by a landslide. However, it didn’t take long for his supporters to realise that his “reformist”, “new world” image was nothing more than an illusion. Macron’s failure to bring about change should not have surprised anyone. Even though he seemed “young and new”, he was part of the establishment. He had served as the minister of the economy, industry and digital affairs from 2014 to 2016 under Francois Hollande – he was in charge of implementing the former president’s infamous Labour Law reform, which caused widespread protests across the country. Before that he was a Rothschild investment banker.