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Yellow Vest protests

A planned increase in fuel taxes in 2018 triggered a protest movement in France. Demonstrators dressed in yellow safety vests started taking to the streets every week, forcin President Emmanuel Macron's hand.

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A French police officer with a non-lethal LBD

A French police officer with a non-lethal LBD

Court: French police can use rubber bullets

A French court has ruled that police may continue to use rubber bullets against demonstrators.

A red scarf protester in Paris

A red scarf protester in Paris

'Red scarves' hold rival march in Paris

Thousands of people wearing red have called for an end to rioting and vandalism by the "yellow vest" movement.

A man wearing a yellow vest waves a French flag at a protest in Paris

A man wearing a yellow vest waves a French flag at a protest in Paris

'Yellow vest' protesters attack reporters

Protesters want the media to change. Journalists say the demonstrators also need to do some soul-searching.

Frankreich Gelbwesten | Protest & Ausschreitungen in Paris

Frankreich Gelbwesten | Protest & Ausschreitungen in Paris

Inside Europe: France's 'Great Debate' over yellow vests

The French government has kicked off a nationwide public discussion called the Great Debate. It's one way the government is trying to find solutions to the social crisis France is facing after two months of yellow vest protests. Protests are continuing despite concessions by President Macron. Jake Cigainero spoke to some yellow vests at a roundabout near Rouen in Normandy and sends this report.

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Inside Europe 17.01.2019

Can British PM Theresa May scrape together a new compromise Brexit deal? — Macron's 'Great Debate' on the 'Yellow Vest' crisis — Poland mourns the murder of popular opposition politician Pawel Adamowicz — Israeli divers to search for human remains in Hungary's Danube River — A journalist's journey through insanity after a yellow-fever vaccination ... and more of the week's big stories from Europe.

Frankreich Macron Auftakt Bürgerdebatte in Grand Bourgtheroulde

Frankreich Macron Auftakt Bürgerdebatte in Grand Bourgtheroulde

France: Emmanuel Macron begins 'grand debate' tour

The French president encouraged people to list their grievances during his first stop on his "great debate" tour.

Macron gestures with both hands during a January speech in Paris

Macron gestures with both hands during a January speech in Paris

Macron calls for 'debate' in letter to nation

French President Emmanuel Macron penned a letter calling on citizens to turn "anger into solutions."

A police officer between two police vans on the Champs-Elysees in Paris

A police officer between two police vans on the Champs-Elysees in Paris

Police, 'yellow vest' protesters scuffle in Paris

Authorities fired tear gas and water cannons in Paris during confrontations between police and protesters.

Michel Houellebecq französischer Schriftsteller

Michel Houellebecq französischer Schriftsteller

Prophet of depressing times

A new novel by contentious French author Michel Houellebecq includes prescient depictions of the "yellow vest" protests.

An overturned car burns during a demonstration by the "yellow vests" movement at Boulevard Saint Germain in Paris

An overturned car burns during a demonstration by the "yellow vests" movement at Boulevard Saint Germain in Paris

France aims to curb yellow vest protests

The government is scrambling to put an end to the increasingly violent protests, two months after they first began.

Protester Christopher D. punches police officers in Paris during yellow vest protest

Protester Christopher D. punches police officers in Paris during yellow vest protest

France: 'Yellow vest' boxer arrested

A 37-year-old man who punched police officer during a 'yellow vest' protest could face up to three years in prison.

Yellow vest protesters wave flags on a bridge in Paris

Yellow vest protesters wave flags on a bridge in Paris

A timeline of France's 'yellow vest' protests

DW takes a look at the chronology of the protests bringing violence and vandalism to France's streets.

woman walks through smoke passing burning material during a rally by "Yellow Vest" (Gilets jaunes) anti-government protesters in Rouen

woman walks through smoke passing burning material during a rally by "Yellow Vest" (Gilets jaunes) anti-government protesters in Rouen

Yellow vest protests enter 8th week

Yellow vest protesters have gathered once again across France, with some demonstrators clashing with police.

Sylvain Fort

Sylvain Fort

Emmanuel Macron's comms director says he quits

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A placard with three question marks

A placard with three question marks

New year, old troubles facing Germany abroad

The euro, the Ukraine-Russia standoff and the Syria crisis will dog the German government in 2019.

Yellow Vest protesters in Paris

Yellow Vest protesters in Paris

France's 'yellow vest' protesters block major route to Spain

Fewer than 2,000 people turned out across Paris, but disruption elsewhere in France left major roads blocked.

Protest in Budapest

Protest in Budapest

Is half of Europe protesting?

People have gathered to protest against Hungary's labor laws, Albania's high tuition and Serbian state violence.

Yellow vest protesters on the Champs-Elysees

Yellow vest protesters on the Champs-Elysees

'Yellow vest' protesters in Paris, Toulouse, Bordeaux

According to official figures, 33,500 'yellow vest' protesters have turned out across France.

Yellow vest protesters and riot police in Paris

Yellow vest protesters and riot police in Paris

France's 'yellow vests' and Russian trolls

DW talked to social media experts about reports that Russian troll factories were stoking the flames of French protests.

Emmanuel Macron Rede an die Nation

Emmanuel Macron Rede an die Nation

Inside Europe: Macron's concessions to the Yellow Vests

President Emmanuel Macron has made what many commentators described as a last-ditch attempt to appease the yellow-vest protestors. In a 13-minute address from the Elysees Palace, the French president offered a 'mea culpa', compassion for the many millions in France who are struggling to make ends meet and offered a series of measures to relieve their hardship. In Paris, John Laurenson reports.

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Inside Europe 13.12.18

Macron's concessions to France's 'Yellow Vest' protesters - Britain's Brexit chaos! - Hungary's new controversial 'slave labor' law - Human rights groups slam Italy's latest crackdown on migrants - The Austro-Hungarian tradition of ballroom dancing is alive in the Czech Republic- Special Report: Bereaved parents searching for answers dating back to the GDR.

French police and the 'yellow vest' protesters

French police and the 'yellow vest' protesters

Paris urges 'yellow vests' to call off rally

In the wake of the Strasbourg shooting, the government has called on the "yellow vest" protesters to be "reasonable."

Emmanuel Macron addressing France after massive 'yellow vest' protests

Emmanuel Macron addressing France after massive 'yellow vest' protests

A tight spot for Macron

After nearly a month of protests, the 'yellow vests' have forced the president's hand on a host of issues. What's next?

Protestors on the Champs Elysee wearing yellow vests

Protestors on the Champs Elysee wearing yellow vests

'Yellow vest' movement: How artists see it

The "yellow vest" protest movement is viewed as a symptom of society's fractures, but interpretations are divided.

Protesters wearing yellow vests watch French President Emmanuel Macron on a TV screen

Protesters wearing yellow vests watch French President Emmanuel Macron on a TV screen

Macron pledges minimum wage rise

In an effort to ease tensions, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced minimum wage increase and tax concessions.

Frankreich Gelbwestenprotest in Paris

Frankreich Gelbwestenprotest in Paris

Macron to address France after riots

Paris and other French cities are cleaning up after 125,000 people took to the streets in the fourth week of protests.

French yellow vest protester stands with a French flag in front of a fire in Paris

French yellow vest protester stands with a French flag in front of a fire in Paris

Nearly 1,400 arrests in latest 'yellow vest' protests

Some 125,000 people across France rallied again against President Emmanuel Macron and the high cost of living.

Protester waves French flag

Protester waves French flag

'Yellow vest' protests 'under control'

Police made hundreds of arrests, dozens of people were injured, and famous Paris tourist spots were placed in lockdown.

Ghislain Coutard holds up his yellow vest in a video posted to Facebook in late October in which he called on anti-fuel tax protesters to use the vest as a symbol of solidarity.

Ghislain Coutard holds up his yellow vest in a video posted to Facebook in late October in which he called on anti-fuel tax protesters to use the vest as a symbol of solidarity.

Meet the man who gave the Yellow Vests movement its name

In an interview with DW Ghislain Coutard recounts his shock when the yellow vests spread across France.

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Inside Europe 06.12.2018

A victory for the Yellow Vests in France - George Soros-funded university is forced out of Hungary - The far-right makes gains in Spain - Ireland advances the Occupied Territories Bill - Uncertain times in Mariupol - Boom and bust for Turkey’s construction industry - The Dutch clergy rally to prevent a deportation – The Dutchman who wants to change his age - An Italian man who's also a mother.

Frankreich Gelbwesten-Protest in Paris

Frankreich Gelbwesten-Protest in Paris

Inside Europe: A victory for the Yellow Vests

Weeks of country-wide protests by "yellow-vests" forced France's reformist government this week to make a stunning U-turn. It is dropping an unpopular fuel tax hike. Officials are talking about further concessions, amid signs more groups are joining the protests. Lisa Bryant has more from Paris about a movement that has morphed to encompass a broad range of grievances.

Riot police stand next to a bin fire

Riot police stand next to a bin fire

France braces for weekend 'yellow vest' protests

Officials warned that "major violence" could hit Paris as "yellow vest" protesters gather for a fourth weekend in a row.

French President Emmanuel Macron, Präsident

French President Emmanuel Macron, Präsident

French government scraps fuel tax hike

After weeks of protest, the French government first postponed then scrapped a planned fuel tax rise.

Protest in Paris

Protest in Paris

France's Macron finds respite amid protests

By postponing a fuel tax increase, Emmanuel Macron may placate France's moderates and weaken the protest movement.

Arc de Triomphe during Paris protests

Arc de Triomphe during Paris protests

When monuments become targets

How famed monuments are a magnet for visitors and protesters alike.

Protesters attend a gathering on November 17, 2018, in Le Puy-en-Velay, central France, as part of a nationwide people's initiated day of protest called "yellow vests"

Protesters attend a gathering on November 17, 2018, in Le Puy-en-Velay, central France, as part of a nationwide people's initiated day of protest called "yellow vests"

France's yellow vests decline government talks

Yellow vest delegates said they had received threats from hard-liners about negotiating with the government.

A "yellow vest" protester holds a French flag near an impromptu road block

A "yellow vest" protester holds a French flag near an impromptu road block

French gas stations run dry due to 'yellow vest' blockades

The situation is likely to get worse if protests don't stop soon, according to officials.

President Macron met with fire and police services in Paris after the riots

President Macron met with fire and police services in Paris after the riots

Macron holds crisis talks after 'yellow vests' riot

French President Emmanuel Macron is keen to prevent a recurrence of the angry protests in Paris that turned riotous.

A French flag is held by protesters wearing yellow vests in Paris, France

A French flag is held by protesters wearing yellow vests in Paris, France

France's 'yellow vest' protesters clash with police

The protests have morphed from anger over fuel tax hikes to a larger rebuke of President Emmanuel Macron.

Protester wearing yellow vests cry as they face off with police during a demonstration in central Brussels

Protester wearing yellow vests cry as they face off with police during a demonstration in central Brussels

Violent 'yellow-vest' protests spread to Belgium

Belgian police have fired tear gas and water cannon as they faced off with protesters against high taxes.

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Inside Europe 29.11.2018

Irish concerns over Brexit deal - Could Russia and Ukraine's naval standoff escalate to a war? - Making Waves for refugees in Berlin – Yellow Vest protests over fuel tax hikes in France - Dutch rail to pay compensation for transporting Jews to Nazi death camps – Latvia to publish files on KGB agents – ‘Black Pete sparks protests in the Netherlands – Greek kids pay the price for austerity.

Frankreich Proteste der Gelbwesten in Paris

Frankreich Proteste der Gelbwesten in Paris

Inside Europe: Yellow Vest protests continue in France

French President Emmanuel Macron has tried to appease the "yellow vest" protests that have erupted over fuel tax hikes. He said he understood protestors' concerns and promised a three month consultation with people on environmental challenges and a mechanism for reining in fuel tax rises when the price of crude oil spikes… but said the new taxes would go ahead as planned. John Laurenson reports.

Crowd of 'yellow vest' protesters (Imago/V. Isore)

Crowd of 'yellow vest' protesters (Imago/V. Isore)

France braces for more 'yellow vest' protests

Protests over rising taxes are planned in the French capital, Paris, for a third weekend.

Emmanuel Macron

Emmanuel Macron

Macron: 'Yellow vest' protests won't affect fuel tax

French President Emmanuel Macron also announced that France will delay capping nuclear power.

Protesters on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, with a burning barricade

Protesters on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, with a burning barricade

Clashes in Paris as Macron shames protesters

Demonstrators are upset at a new fuel tax and accuse President Emmanuel Macron of being out of touch.

A group of protesters in Paris

A group of protesters in Paris

Could fuel protests push France to the right?

France's yellow vest protests are a vehicle for those who feel left behind by politicians in Paris. Lisa Louis reports.

Protesters in high-visibility vests block roads in France

Protesters in high-visibility vests block roads in France

Woman killed in French 'yellow-vest' blockades

Activists angered by the government's fuel tax hikes have vowed to disrupt traffic across the country.