Speaking after a monthslong national listening tour aimed at addressing the demands of the 'Yellow Vest' movement, French President Emmanuel Macron laid out a series of reforms to tackle social inequity in the country
Speaking at the Élysée presidential palace on Thursday after a monthslong national listening tour aimed at addressing the demands of the"Yellow Vest" movement, Macron laid out a series of reforms to tackle social inequity in the country.
Not only do these demands run counter to Macron's mission to modernize France, but they stymie his ambitious political plans to revolutionize Europe and step into German Chancellor Angela Merkel's shoes to lead the bloc.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
French interior minister warns of yellow-vest riots on SaturdayThe French interior minister warned on Friday that violence could flare up on th...
Read more »
French protesters set fires in Paris as unrest grows after Notre Dame blazeFrench yellow vest demonstrators set fires throughout Paris on Saturday.
Read more »
France's Macron offers tax cuts as part of moves to quell 'yellow vest' unrestAt the first major news conference of his presidency, Emmanuel Macron pledged ta...
Read more »
Macron to announce response to 'yellow vests' after months of protestsShaken by five months of often-violent 'yellow vest' protests, Emmanue...
Read more »
Daily Briefing: Macron aims to show French he can listenDaily Briefing: - Macron faces test of his presidency as he is set to announce measures aimed at 'yellow vests' - UK Conservatives reject changing party rules that could oust Theresa May - Brexit chaos sparks new grassroots drive for Scottish independence
Read more »
Macron vows to press on with ‘transformations’ in FranceFrench President Emmanuel Macron also announced other measures, such as tax cuts for lower-income households and to boost pensions and help single parents to decrease yellow vest protesters' grievances.
Read more »
Russian pranksters posing as Ukraine president-elect trick France's MacronRussian pranksters posing as Ukrainian president-elect Volodymyr Zelenskiy trick...
Read more »
New Zealand and France to call for an end to online terrorWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Wednesday that she and French President Emmanuel Macron will host a meeting in Paris next month seeking to eliminate...
Read more »
Paris firefighters formed a 'human chain' to save Notre Dame's treasuresFirst responders were honored at two ceremonies Thursday, with French President Emmanuel Macron saying they'd receive a medal of honor for their heroic work.
Read more »
'Yellow vests' stage 23rd round of protests in ParisWATCH LIVE: Thousands of 'yellow vest' protesters are expected to walk towards Place de la République in Paris
Read more »