Will there be a protest against Macron in Paris in 2017?

Protest against Macron in Paris on 23 September 2017. After Macron was inaugurated on 15 May 2017, there were numerous warnings from Labour unions about the prospect of a large organized protest. The CGT Union has attempted numerous times to organise a large-scale demonstration against Macron with one taking place on 12 September 2017.

What is behind the biggest challenge to Macron’s reform agenda?

Trains, metros and bus services were severely hit, some flights were cancelled and many schools were closed in the biggest challenge to Macron’s reform agenda since the gilets jaunes (yellow vest) anti-government protests erupted last year.

What are the protests in France all about?

Demonstrations have often turned violent, leading to dramatic clashes with French riot police. The original catalyst for protests was a planned increase to a hydrocarbon tax, introduced as part of the French government’s environmental strategy, that would push up the price of fuel, especially diesel, from January 1.

Why did the French people go on strike?

A general strike to protest changes to France’s pension system proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron. More than 800,000 people protested across the country.

Why are wine producers protesting in the south of France?

A series of protests by wine producers in the South of France have been ongoing since Francois Hollande ‘s presidency. These demonstrations generally involve arson, sabotage and assault. These protests are caused by the importation of wine rather than buying it from French producers and the loss of culture.

How many people were involved in the Paris protests?

However, France Police said that 21,000 people participated in the Paris protests and that 35 protesters were detained for various “offences”. Police fired tear gas and deployed 2000 officers to the event and the demonstrators were holding placards reading “Stop Macron!”.