Why Are French Protesters Wearing Yellow Vests?Top of Mind with Julie Rose • Season 1, Episode 962, Segment 1
Dec 11, 2018 • 20m
Guest: Charles Hankla, Professor of Political Science, Georgia State University
A contrite French President Emmanual Macron said in a televised address to the nation yesterday that he fell short in his response to weeks of violent street protests over his government policies. He promised a minimum wage increase and tax cuts for hourly workers and low-income retirees. It’s unclear whether his concessions will satisfy the demands of the protest movement known as the Yellow Vests.