France's Macron reeling as tough stance against 'yellow vests' backfires


  • World
  • Monday, 07 Jan 2019

PARIS (Reuters) - Emmanuel Macron intended to start the new year on the offensive against the 'yellow vest' protesters. Instead, the French president is reeling from more violent street demonstrations.

What began as a grassroot rebellion against diesel taxes and the high cost of living has morphed into something more perilous for Macron - an assault on his presidency and French institutions.

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