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Macron Launches ‘National Debate' to Assuage Yellow Vest Anger

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Macron Launches ‘National Debate' to Assuage Yellow Vest AngerThe French president promised the “Great National Debate” Nov. 27 as part of his response to the so-called “Yellow Vests” movement, which was to oppose higher gasoline taxes before it morphed into a general clamor about the cost of living and the state of democracy in France. “The politicians are wrong to say it serves no purpose because one of the main lessons from the Yellow Vests is that there’s a demand of the French public to have their opinions heard,” said Sananes.