France: the return of the yellow vests?

A “yellow vests” protester in Paris during a day of nationwide strikes and demonstrations in France, January 24, 2020. REUTERS / Francois Lenoir

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Are we going to witness the return of the yellow vests in France to the streets of France?

After a long break during the summer, many messages, especially on social networks, call for strong mobilization this Saturday, September 12.

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The actions should not only take place in the capital but also in many cities such as Marseille, Toulouse, Lyon or Bordeaux.

In Paris, demonstrators are invited on social networks to meet on the Champs-Élysées and other squares and at least two long parades are announced in the streets.

The prefecture has already indicated that it prohibits any gathering of people claiming to be part of the yellow vests movement, especially on the Champs-Élysées or near the National Assembly.

In the provinces, everywhere, demonstrations are planned and there should also be punch operations which will be decided at the last moment at motorway tolls or the occupation of strategic roundabouts.

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had at that time brought together nearly 300,000 people and took place every week.

For this recovery, the protest could attract other people because with the economic crisis linked to Covid-19, small bosses or nightclub owners, for example, directly affected intend to join the yellow vests, the anti-masks too.

► To read also: “Yellow vests”: return to “forgotten France”

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