The “yellow vests,” supported by opposition parties taking advantage of the situation by fanning the flames, are raising the bar even higher and are now calling for a deeper societal debate with “Estates-General” on taxation and the fair distribution of wealth in France.
Is that all?
More than just a step forward, an enormous leap! Will the next step be the reform of the Constitution?
Johnny Toulouse, the yellow vest spokesperson for Christian Estrosi, described Prime Minister Edouard Philippe’s announcement as “nonsense.”
He must have a good recipe to get France on its feet again.
As a good citizen, he should not keep such wisdom to himself but share it with others.
French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe has announced a moratorium on the fuel tax increase, a measure intended to calm the anger of the yellow vests and thus avoid another weekend of violence.
The increase in the carbon tax would be suspended for six months, giving the government time to study “fair and effective” accompanying measures.
For drivers, the suspension of the tightening of technical inspection conditions. Additionally, the freezing of electricity and gas rate hikes.
However, spokespeople for the yellow vests and opposition parties have already considered such an announcement insufficient. They are demanding, not a moratorium, but the cancellation of the tax increase.
Finally, some “yellow vests” are already calling for an intensification of the protest movement and for new demonstrations next Saturday.
