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Will Macron's concessions stop the 'gilets jaunes' protests?

France's president Emmanuel Macron announced a series of measures on Monday evening to quell the anger of 'gilets jaunes' protesters. But, will they work?

11/12/2018

France

'Gilets jaunes': Five takeaways from Macron's address

In a long-awaited speech, Macron said protesters’ anger and indignation was “deep, and in many ways legitimate”.

10/12/2018

France

'Gilets jaunes' try to find love on Facebook

The protests have rocked France in recent weeks, but thousands are now hoping that they might rock their love lives.

10/12/2018

France

Trump among populist leaders to applaud efforts of Gilets Jaunes

US President Donald Trump is among populist leaders and opponents of Macron to applaud the efforts of the Gilets Jaunes protesters.

10/12/2018

France

"We're not far from civil war" - The Story of the Latest Gilet Jaunes

On Saturday, thousands took to the streets with their vision for the future of France in mind. “ACT IV” of the yellow vests protest was set to be big – For one group who gave Euronews’ Anelise Borges exclusive access - the demonstration started the day before.

10/12/2018

France

'Yellow vests': French minister tells Trump 'stop meddling'

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Trump should not meddle in the country's politics after the American leader criticised Macron on Twitter

09/12/2018

France

'At the end I ask myself why I work just to survive'

"At the end, I ask myself why I work just to survive," man who came up with using "yellow vests" as the symbol for protests, tells Euronews

09/12/2018

France

Violence goes down compared to last week's gilets jaunes protests

Saturday's gilets jaunes protests were less violent than last weekend's, announced French Interior Minister, adding that turnout was also down.

09/12/2018

France

Violence erupts after Yellow Vest march in Lyon

Protests turn violent after police deny marchers access to Guillotiere bridge.

08/12/2018

France

Yellow vests' "fourth act" returns violence to Paris streets

Another Saturday of rioting in Paris. but protester numbers are down as the security clampdown fills the city with police.

08/12/2018

France

"I don't have enough money to feed myself"

As thousands of protesters marched out in the streets of Paris, Euronews travelled to different French cities to understand why people have joined the movement.

08/12/2018

France

France sees a new wave of climate marches

Thousands of people gathered in the streets of various cities across France to demand that the government take action to limit global warming despite the gilets jaunes protests.

08/12/2018

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High school students in France take to Paris streets

One demonstrator said: "We want to bring our support towards this movement which will allow us to be heard by the government."

07/12/2018

France

Gilets jaunes: What's driving the anger?

The government may have gone back on its decision to raise taxes on fuel, but the Gilets jaunes movement shows no sign of appeasing.

07/12/2018

France

25-year-old wins French prize for prising open oysters

25-year-old wins French prize for prising open oysters

07/12/2018

World

France braces for more protests

The French government is appealing for calm as it braces for more protests this weekend after weeks of violence.

07/12/2018

France

Anger over video of French student protesters arrested on their knees

A video showing police overlooking student protesters on their knees and with their hands behind their heads has sparked a lot of angry reaction in France.

07/12/2018

France

Raw Politics: Can Macron survive the 'Yellow Vest' movement?

The French President's approval rating has plummeted some more off the back of three weeks of protest.

06/12/2018

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Students clash with police and burn car in Nantes

Students clashed with police in the French western city of Nantes on Thursday as anger grows in France over President Emmanuel macron's reforms.

06/12/2018

France

Authorities seize 285kg of cocaine near French Caribbean island

The cocaine bust is the second bigegst of the year on Saint Martin.

06/12/2018

France

'Gilets jaunes' protester invites Euronews into her home

A "gilets jaunes" protester has shown Euronews inside her home and explained why people are taking to the streets.

06/12/2018

France

Everything you need to know about Lyon's Fete des Lumieres

The four-day event completely transforms the French city with dozens of dazzling displays dotted around the city.

06/12/2018

France

Increased security ahead of Saturday's yellow vest protests

Last week France saw the worst violence in decades - leaving four people dead and hundreds more injured

06/12/2018

Sport

SaintéLyon 2018: on the trail of the oldest ultramarathon in France

A euronews reporter accepted the challenge to race 81km through the night, to complete the SaintéLyon, the oldest ultramarathon in France

06/12/2018

France

France to step up security for next 'gilets jaunes' protest

France will deploy extra security personnel on Saturday for the latest round of protests from the 'gilets jaunes' movement. France's Prime Minister also suggested new measures for citizens on the lowest salaries.

06/12/2018

France

French opposition MPs to file no-confidence motion against government

Opposition MPs dissatisfied with the French government's response to the "gilets jaunes" crisis, will file a motion of no confidence on Monday, acccording to the head of the French Socialist Party Olivier Faure

06/12/2018