French President Macron Remarks on "Yellow Vest" Protests

French President Emmanuel Macron delivered remarks regarding the “yellow vest” protests across France from the Palais de l'Élysée in Paris. He said France needed to unify following the lengthy protests, which started after an increase in fuel taxes. President Macron said the tax increase was rescinded and called on French employers to offer a holiday bonus, which he said he would be untaxed. He also blamed much of the unrest in France on an influence campaign from Russia, which Kremlin officials later denied. close