But what was supposed to be a peaceful protest by the gilets jaunes (yellow jackets) movement degenerated rapidly. Many gilets jaunes attempted to withdraw as violence erupted, but were hampered by advancing police. 'Gilets jaunes' protest against Macron policies in Paris and across France – in pictures Read moreA week ago around 280,000 gilets jaunes took part in protests at more than 2,000 locations across France. Polls suggest the gilets jaunes have the support of almost 80% of French people. Le Pen accused the minister of trying to discredit the gilets jaunes movement.

Source: The Guardian November 24, 2018 12:39 UTC