DW: France plans tougher laws to counter yellow vest protests
France has said it plans to ban participation in unauthorized demonstrations in an effort to counter the ongoing yellow vest movement. The government is scrambling to put an end to the increasingly violent protests.
France plans to introduce tough legislation to ban unauthorized demonstrations and sanction rioters in response to violent yellow vest protests, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has announced.
Eight weeks into demonstrations that have led to riots and clashes with police in Paris and other cities, the French government is struggling to deal with the leaderless movement that has become increasingly radicalized.
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WNU Editor: This crackdown is only going to increase the anger. As for French President Macron .... he is going to be President for the next five years, but they are not going to be easy .... France’s Macron faces tough challenges at home and in Europe (AP).
More News On France Planning To Introduce tougher Laws To Counter Protests
France to toughen sanctions on undeclared protests, PM says -- Reuters
France to tighten laws on violent protesters, PM says -- Politico
French yellow vest protesters face crackdown as government promises new measures to end illegitimate demonstrations -- The Independent
France to toughen up on undeclared protests in response to yellow-vests -- Euronews
