France braces for nationwide protests
Students, trade unionists and Yellow Vest activists are taking to French streets to protest high prices and inequality.
DW reports: Students, trade unionists and Yellow Vest activists are taking to French streets to protest high prices and inequality.
Authorities say they fear the rallies could turn violent.
This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Yellow Vest and French.
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- France · Europe
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- Yellow Vest, French
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