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French 'Gilets Jaunes' march for the 21st consecutive week

The protests were largely peaceful.

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'Yellow vest' protests continue, clashes with riot police in Nantes

Five months after the birth of the 'yellow vest' movement in France, demonstrations continue, often turning violent, as happened in Nantes on Saturday

World

Road Trip Europe Day 15: Yellow vests explain why they are protesting

Travelling through France, our road trip team stopped in the town of Narbonne to talk to Yellow Vests about the motivation behind their demonstrations.

France

The EU cannot be held 'hostage' to Brexit crisis, says Macron

The French president said the EU will not be hostage to a "political crisis" in the UK during talks with Ireland's prime minister.

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Turnout declines for 20th round of 'yellow vests' protests in France

Turnout declines for 20th round of 'yellow vests' protests in France

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Euroviews. The week that was: is identity a battle between light and darkness?

A belated round-up for this month's best View articles which have been driving debate across Europe over the last few weeks.

France

Three members of Macron's government quit, cabinet reshuffle to come

Three members of Macron's government announced their resignation on Wednesday ahead of European and regional elections.

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Tibet and Uighur supporters protest China's Xi Jinping's visit to Paris

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered on Place du Trocadero square near the Eiffel Tower on Monday (March 25) to protest the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Paris.

France

Macron says he hopes severely injured protester gains 'more wisdom'

"I'm 73, what could happen to me?" activist Genevière Legay said at a peaceful gilets jaunes march, before she was severely injured when police closed in on protesters.

France

Xi arrives in Paris as Macron pushes for united EU front

Xi arrives in Paris as Macron pushes for united EU front

Economy

Xi Jinping begins state visit to France

China’s President Xi Jinping has arrived in France on the latest stage of his European tour.

World

Britain’s time in Europe is running out but there's still room in hell, jokes Tusk

With European elections fast approaching, the EU27 set April 12 as the new Brexit deadline day - making it clear they don’t want a reluctant Britain to participate in the poll.

Europe News

"Team Europe" defends liberalism in European elections

The European liberals did not chose a single candidate for leading the European Commission, but presented a list of seven names, including Belgian Guy Verhofstadt and Italian Emma Bonino. The other four are nationals from Germany, Spain, Slovenia, and Hungary.

France

Watch: Macron gives his view on possible Brexit extension

Macron is among EU leaders that are today considering Theresa May's request to extend the Brexit deadline until June 30.

France

France sacks Paris's police chief, threatens ‘yellow vest’ protest ban

With pressure mounting, France’s Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said police strategy for maintaining order was not correctly executed, resulting in Paris police chief Michel Delpuech being replaced by the current state prefect of the Nouvelle Aquitaine region, Didier Lallement

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Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Here are the top stories from across Europe this morning that you need to know about.

France

Macron faces renewed pressure as Paris cleans up Yellow Vest riots

The French President cut short a weekend ski trip to hold a crisis meeting with ministers.

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Rioters set fire to a bank and ransack luxury shops in central Paris

Police fired tear gas and water cannons as the yellw vest protests turned violent again after weeks of relative calm and declining numbers of participants.

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Blazes, looting hit Paris as Gilets Jaunes seek new momentum

France's Gilets Jaunes take to the streets for 18th consecutive weekend as President Emmanuel Macron wrapped up his Grand Debat on Friday.

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Emmanuel Macron’s “Great Debate” is over - now it’s time to draw conclusions

French President faces difficult task to satisfy expectations of yellow vest movement