Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Who are the ‘yellow vest’ protesters in France, and what do they want?
France’s so-called ‘yellow vest’ protests have been going on for weeks. Demonstrators are upset over a fuel tax, the minimum wage, and national leadership. Over the weekend, more than 400 people were arrested.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenFrance’s so-called ‘yellow vest’ protests have been going on for weeks. Demonstrators are upset over a fuel tax, the minimum wage, and national leadership. Over the weekend, more than 400 people were arrested.
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