French PM Macron to hold crisis meeting
Macron is set to meet trade unions and employers' organisations, in a bid to defuse weeks of unrest in Paris
2024-07-07 14:59:10

Following the protests, French President Emmanuel Macron is set to meet trade unions and employers' organisations, in a bid to defuse weeks of unrest in Paris and other cities.
Monday's meeting comes ahead of a TV address in which he is expected to announce measures in response. France has seen four weekends of violent protests against fuel tax rises, living costs and other issues.
About 136,000 "yellow-vest" protesters took to the streets on Saturday. More than 1,200 were taken into custody. The capital Paris was particularly badly hit, with windows smashed, cars burned and shops looted, as 10,000 people took part in demonstrations.
Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire described the situation as a "catastrophe for businesses" and the economy.
Macron will meet representatives of five major trade unions and three employers' organisations, as well as local officials At 10:00 local time (09:00 GMT) on Monday.
Correspondents say that the yellow vests are an organic grassroots movement with no affiliations to any party, but some trade unions have taken up their cause and encouraged the government to listen to their grievances.
Macron will then address the nation at 20:00 the same day.
Labour Minister Muriel Penicaud said he would announce "immediate and concrete measures" in response to the crisis.
Macron has kept a low profile so far during the protests. Many of the protesters have called for his resignation.
He has been criticised for being out of touch and not listening to the struggles of ordinary people.
Monika Walker is an experienced journalist specializing in global political developments and international relations. With a keen eye for accuracy and analysis, Monika has been reporting for over a decade, bringing stories to light that matter to readers around the world. She holds a degree in International Journalism and is passionate about giving a voice to underrepresented communities through factual reporting.
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