Macron bows to pressure, announces a raft of economic measures to pacify Yellow Vest protests | #GME
3,059 views · Published 11 December 2018 · 4:32 · Indexed 26 September 2026
Channel: euronews · 2018 · News & Politics
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a raft of economic measures in an attempt to pacify the so-called Yellow Vest movement after weeks of violent protests. Macron, who admitted he'd been keeping a low profile, offered minimum wage increases and tax concessions. In a televised address, the president said he had “heard the anger” of anti-government protesters – and promised that his plans would ease their hardship. He promised to increase the minimum wage by 100 euros per month from next year. He also moved to scrap a planned tax rise for low-income pensioners. @SandforAlasdair gives us a detailed look at Macron's plans and what this means.
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