In a blast from the past, calls are once again circulating in France for the 'yellow vests' to take to the streets and roundabouts, in a protest against the rising cost of living.
Four years after the start of the start of one of France's most powerful protest movements, the 'yellow vests' (Gilet Jaunes) have announced plans to mobilise on Saturday, to protest rising inflation and the government's plans to push forward pension reform.
The French government's aid for drivers hit by soaring fuel prices has so far been limited - John Lichfield argues that they must do more or face a 'yellow vest' style revolt by the summer.
Wednesday marks three years since the first 'yellow vests' protest in France - which began began as a complaint about fuel prices and grew into a social movement that rocked the country, before quietly withering away.
Nearly two years since 'yellow-vest' protesters flooded the streets, the signature gilets jaunes have become a rare sight in France. With a comeback announced on September 12th, what is left of the movement that shook France?
French prosecutors have launched a probe into alleged police violence after a video emerged that appeared to show an officer firing point-blank at protesters with a riot control gun at a Paris march backing strikes.
More than 800,000 people took to the streets across France on Thursday on the first day of a nationwide strike over President Emmanuel Macron's pension reforms.
French police arrested 254 people during clashes in Paris and other cities on the first anniversary of the 'yellow vest' movement, Interior Minister Christophe Castaner said Sunday.
Paris authorities fear a "yellow vest" protest and demonstrations against pension reform and climate change could spell trouble for this year's Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) weekend in Paris.
French police clashed Saturday with anti-government protesters seeking to inject fresh momentum into demonstrations calling for social justice and the resignation of President Emmanuel Macron.
Legendary Paris restaurant Le Fouquet's is to open on Sunday for the first time since "yellow vest" protesters torched the plush hangout on the Champs-Elysees boulevard in March.
How did the 80 km/h speed limit on secondary roads go from a road safety initiative to a political nightmare, asks Political Science professor Fabrice Hamelin.
Turnout has dwindled at 'yellow vest' protests in France over the past couple of weeks but the demonstration planned for this Saturday - the eve of the European elections - was supposed to be 'the big one'. But could it instead mark the end of the movement?
Christophe Chalencon, a blacksmith with right-wing views, is on the campaign trail around France seeking to turn his fame as a "yellow vest" protester into a seat in the European parliament. And it's no easy task.
"Yellow vest" protesters gathered in Paris and other French cities Saturday for the 26th straight week of rallies, with scattered incidents of violence but overall a marked decline in the size of the crowds.
Turnout is decreasing and the 'yellow vests' have shifted their attention away from the French capital, with this weekend's 'big' event set to take place in Lyon. So, is it as good as over for the Gilets Jaunes?
The 'yellow vest' protests have certainly taken their toll on France since they began back in November 2018. And the government has been quick to point the finger at the movement for a variety of the country's problems. Here's a look some of the things the Gilets Jaunes have been blamed for.
Film stars Juliette Binoche and Emmanuelle Beart joined hundreds of people from the arts world in backing France's "yellow vests" movement, as the latest anti-government marches took place Saturday.
Only about 20 'yellow vest' protesters turned up at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for the group's planned 'festive blockade' on Saturday, in a subdued 'Act 25' for the movement.
After a big day of protests on May 1st, the 'yellow vests' look set for a more subdued weekend in France. However some members of the anti-government have plans for France's airports which could disrupt travellers. Here's what they have in store for Act 25.
Paris saw a repeat of last year's May 1st violence on Wednesday as thousands of protesters took to the streets. But one of the strangest incident was when dozens of demonstrators burst into a hospital. So, what was going on?
Gilets Jaunes, trade unions and members of the violent anti-government 'Black Bloc' movement are all set to take to the streets this Labour Day in Paris. Here's what they've got in store for the French capital and how the police are preparing.
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to unveil his long-awaited response to nearly six months of humiliating street protests on Thursday. But most of the reforms are already known after leaks to the press. Here's a look at his main measures.
