fuel tax

RPT-French government abandons fuel tax - PM

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 - 09:28 GMT

The French government is abandoning a fuel tax hike that was previously only suspended for six months following violent protests.

Macron retreats on fuel tax hikes in bid to calm French protests

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 - 10:00 GMT

French government backed down on planned fuel tax hikes in a bid to draw the heat out of fierce protests that have escalated into the deepest crisis of Macron's presidency.

Fuel tax protesters block Brussels streets

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 - 11:37 GMT

Scores of Belgian protesters wearing the yellow vests that have become a symbol of anti-tax demonstrators in neighboring France blocked a key road junction in central Brussels on Friday, calling on the government to resign.

Macron's popularity dips as French fuel tax revolt simmers

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 - 12:00 GMT

Macron's popularity took a further hit in recent weeks, according to a poll, as fuel tax protests rumbled on across France.

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