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Actions of “yellow vests” in France: a chronicle of the protest

When did all of it begin?

The actions of the “yellow vests” have been happening for 4 weeks: on November 17, at the very least 300,000 folks took half within the protests. They happen frequently on Saturdays. The riots throughout these actions had been the most important in a decade.

Actions of “yellow vests” in France: a chronicle of the protest

Cruelty and vandalism

The rallies of “yellow vests” are accompanied by vandalism and brutality. Several hundred folks acquired accidents of various severity, two died. There have been circumstances of looting and destruction of retailers.

Actions of “yellow vests” in France: a chronicle of the protest

Vandals broken the triumphal arch

On December 1, the Arc de Triomphe was severely broken throughout protests in Paris. A gaggle of vandals managed to infiltrate the museum premises, the place they “decapitated” a marble statue of Napoleon, demolished a plaster sculpture of the thirties into small items and painted the interiors with graffiti.

Actions of “yellow vests” in France: a chronicle of the protest

What are the demonstrators demanding?

Initially, the “yellow vests” opposed the rise in gasoline costs. Then to their necessities had been added a discount within the tax burden typically and a rise within the minimal wage. For the yr, gasoline in France has risen in worth by 15 %, diesel gas – by 23 %. The gas tax was speculated to encourage the French to make use of public transport and purchase electrical automobiles.

Actions of “yellow vests” in France: a chronicle of the protest

The authorities made concessions to the “yellow vests”

On December 6, the French authorities deserted the rise in taxes on car gas, it’s now not included within the funds plan for 2019, introduced the Prime Minister of the nation Edouard Philippe. According to him, till the tip of the winter season, tariffs for fuel and electrical energy may even not enhance. “No taxes can justify the threat to the unity of the nation,” added Philip.

Actions of “yellow vests” in France: a chronicle of the protest

Government concessions didn’t cease protests

After the federal government imposed a moratorium on gas tax will increase, protesters started to protest typically towards the reforms of the federal government and President Emmanuel Macron. The protesters will solely be glad with the resignation of the federal government, stated the protester Christophe Chalenson.

Actions of “yellow vests” in France: a chronicle of the protest

Most French folks assist the motion

Polls of French TV channels present that 72 % of French folks assist the demand for “yellow vests.” At the identical time, 85 % of respondents spoke out towards using violence.

Actions of “yellow vests” in France: a chronicle of the protest

The turmoil changed into a loss for enterprise

Many retailers and resorts are complaining about losses resulting from declining vacationer numbers. Owners of retailers and eating places within the areas the place the promotions are going down reported a 20-70 % reduce in turnover. Shops on the Champs Elysees suffered essentially the most, a few of which had been looted.

Author: Nikita Batalov