A police spokeswoman told reporters there were about 1,500 protesters on the Champs Elysees boulevard. Large groups of people spilled into other areas and heading to eastern Paris, where a march against climate change was scheduled for the afternoon. "The troublemakers can only be effective when they disguise themselves as yellow vests. Protesters, using social media, have billed the weekend as "Act IV" in a dramatic challenge to Macron and his policies. Despite the government's climbdown over the fuel tax, the 'yellow vests' continue to demand more concessions, including lower taxes, a higher minimum wage, lower energy costs, better retirement benefits and even Macron's resignation.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 08, 2018 15:45 UTC