Protests across several nations over fuel hike

The French government is set to rush tax cuts and a rise in the minimum wage through parliament in a bid to end the "yellow vest" protests which appear to be waning after a month of disruption.

Paris government to rush through concessions for 'yellow vests'

A month of "yellow vest" protests have taken a further toll on the popularity of French President Emmanuel Macron, a new poll showed Sunday, with analysts saying he will be forced to change his style of governing.

Macron's ratings fall further after month of protests

'Yellow vest' protesters in northern France said they were not convinced by measures announced by French President Emmanuel Macron in a television address on Monday meant to ease a crisis that has gripped the nation.

Video: 'Yellow vest' protesters not convinced by Macron's speech, plan to continue protest

The anti-government protests convulsing France will slow growth to close to a standstill in the final quarter, the central bank said on Monday, complicating President Emmanuel Macron's task of finding concessions to placate the "yellow vest" movement.

'Yellow Vest' protests will slow growth to close to standstill: French central bank

Paris riot police clashed on Saturday near the famous Champs-Elysees boulevard with "Yellow Vest" protesters who are staging another weekend of demonstrations against French President Emmanuel Macron.

Yellow Vest protesters clash again with police in Paris

The French government, under pressure from weeks of "yellow vest" protests over rising living costs, on Wednesday scrapped all planned fuel tax hikes for 2019 and appealed for calm.

French presidency fear major violence as it scraps fuel tax hikes plan: Report