Yellow vest protesters target French media as movement ebbs
Hundreds of people marched on the offices of TV networks BFM and France Televisions.
Yellow vest protesters have marched on the headquarters of leading French broadcasters, with small groups turning out in Paris and around France amid waning momentum in the movement.
Hundreds of demonstrators traced a path around Paris, visiting the central offices of television networks BFM and state-run France Televisions. Organisers have announced plans to march on other broadcasters.
Both police and protesters appeared to be out in much smaller numbers than previous weekends.
The Christmas period and winter chill may have dampened Saturday’s turnout, along with a raft of concessions by Mr Macron to calm the movement after rioting nearly reached his presidential palace earlier this month.
Despite Mr Macron’s offers of tax relief and other aid, many people remain frustrated with his pro-business leadership and are continuing to stage roadblocks at roundabouts around the country.
Protesters continued blocking roundabouts in several sites, jamming traffic on a busy weekend of holiday travel.
New protests are expected on the Champs-Elysees on New Year’s Eve, when Paris puts on a light show that typically attracts large crowds.
The movement quickly spread beyond the fuel tax worries to encompass broad French anger over Mr Macron’s economic policies.
The movement is named after the fluorescent protective gear French motorists must keep in their cars.
