France’s big hate

March 6, 2019 00:30 am

The Yellow Vests may seem to resemble other populist forces in Europe but French protesters are extremely violent in both word and deed

PARIS, Jan 6: Rioters in Paris torched motorbikes and set barricades ablaze on the upmarket Boulevard Saint Germain on Saturday, as protests against high living costs and the perceived indifference of President Emmanuel Macron turned violent on the fringes.

PARIS, Dec 2: The French authorities haven't ruled out the possibility of introducing a state of emergency in the country in response to unrest organised by anti-government demonstrators in Paris and other cities.