French Prime Minister to Cancel Fuel Tax Increase

French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe intends to cancel the fuel tax increase, which has sparked widespread unrest across the country. This was reported by AFP, citing government sources.

Protests by the 'Yellow Jackets' movement in France have been ongoing for several weeks. Clashes have occurred between citizens protesting the fuel tax hike and police forces, with demonstrators setting vehicles on fire and calling for President Emmanuel Macron's resignation.