French President Macron announces reforms in response to ‘Yellow Vests’ movement

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French President Macron announces reforms in response to 'Yellow Vests' movement

In his first news conference since taking office, French President Emmanuel Macron pledges economic and political reform.

Macron’s new policies are in response to months of often-violent protests against the government.

Mass demonstrations by ‘Yellow Vests’ protesters started over fuel prices, but rallies now are over quality of life.


CGTN’s Stefan de Vries has more from Paris.