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Mon Dec 17

Shockwaves from French 'yellow vest' protests felt across Europe

Written by Garret Martin, Professorial Lecturer, American University School of International Service

Mostly peaceful demonstrations in Paris on Dec. 15 showed that recent concessions by President Emmanuel Macron have quieted – but not satisfied – the outraged French protesters whose weekend marches have gripped and unsettled the country.

France’s “yellow jacket” movement began in November with local protests against a...

Shockwaves from French 'yellow vest' protests felt across Europe

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