On Saturday, protesters related with the “yellow vest” movement burned down the famous Fouquet’s restaurant on the Champs Elysees as well as several newspaper stands, a Longchamp luxury goods shop and vehicles.
MACRON’S STRONG MEASURES
Following Saturday’s riots, that were reminiscent of violent clashes last December on the Champs Elysees between protesters and police, Macron summoned a meeting with the interior and justice ministers on Monday.
Macron has promised to take “strong measures” as soon as possible to prevent riots happening again next Saturday.
Since mid-November, the “yellow vests” protesters – a group that originally demanded fuel tax cuts but has since morphed into a general opposition movement against the government – have held demonstrations every Saturday in the French capital.