France: Protests Against the Tax Fuel Raise – YouTube
President Emmanuel Macron announced a 6.5% fuel tax hike for January 2019. Thousands took to the streets wearing yellow vests, a mandatory item in every car. The spontaneous ‘yellow vest’ movement spread across the country like wildfire. In Paris, the police responded with tear gas and water cannons.
Left Voice
November 25, 2018
France: Protests Against the Tax Fuel Raise – YouTube
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