Emmanuel Macron’s plan to end gilets jaunes protests

French president offers €5bn in tax cuts for lower earners but activists rubbish attempts at compromise

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French President Emmanuel Macron is hoping to quell civil discontent led by the so-called “gilet jaunes” (yellow vests) protesters by promising large tax cuts, higher pensions and civil service reform.

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