France, Belgium And Holland Prepare For ‘Gilets Jaunes’ Protests And Riots Today (Video)

France, Belgium and Holland are all preparing for new protests by the movements of the ‘gilets jaunes’ (yellow vests) today, both in their respective capitals and other major cities. In Paris the measures being taken to prevent further violence are nothing short of extreme as army vehicles can be seen near the Arc De Triomphe already (pictured).

Holland

In several cities, the 'Gele Hesjes', the Dutch version of the French protest movement Les Gilets Jaunes, will be protesting on Saturday.

Good morning from Paris where police at the Bastille seem very well prepared. Around 30 vans here including two armored vehicles and 100 riot police. They have never been in position this early for the last two #giletsjaunes protests. #yellowvest pic.twitter.com/LZ9vRMtVno

— Oliver Miočić (@olivermiocic) December 8, 2018

Concerned citizens have announced that they will take to the streets in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Maastricht, Groningen and The Hague, among others.

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The yellow vest movement has not resulted in any grand scale rioting like it did in Belgium or France so far. Also today, most Dutch people expect the movement to simply consist of people walking in group around the capital Amsterdam (and other cities) voicing their discontent.

Belgium

Belgium has seen widespread rioting and fights with police officers. Just last week, 2 police vehicles were burned and protesters threw rocks and building material to police forces as they tried to get near the offices of the European Commission.

Some #GiletsJaunes from the Auvergne. Made 5 1/2 hour journey overnight. “Don’t confuse us with those smashing up and burning things. We’re not here for that” pic.twitter.com/y3a2awV7yZ

— Kim Willsher (@kimwillsher1) December 8, 2018

Police is in the capital Brussels with a large force and several shops have closed in anticipation of possible new violence.

France

France, and certainly Paris, braces itself for new protests. Around 8,000 security forces are deployed in Paris and tourist attractions such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre remain closed.

Not yet 8.30am, and 177 suspected troublemakers have been arrested in Paris under suspicion of carrying offensive weapons as #GiletsJaunes rally for an “Act 4” demonstration against President Emmanuel Macron’s administration. Sounds like "Lock 'em up" is police order of day.

— Peter Allen (@peterallenparis) December 8, 2018

The French capital changed into a battlefield again last Saturday when protesters clashed with the police. Demonstrators also set vehicles on fire and plundered stores. Even the famous Arc de Triomphe had to pay for it.

The government has announced that it will use 89,000 troops nationwide this time to suppress possible riots.

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The 'gilets jaunes' (yellow vests) have been protesting for weeks against the policy of the French government that would undermine their purchasing power. The immediate cause was a tax increase on petrol and diesel. This measure had to lead to a cleaner environment.

Macron is slowly loosing control of France. Soldiers seen wearing Yellow Vests on the Champs Elysee in Paris! All the French people, regardless of title, are starting to support the movement! Out with Macron! #GiletsJaunes pic.twitter.com/Gad5gEzNrY

— Armani (@armani_salado) December 8, 2018

The government of President Emmanuel Macron has since clawed back, but the protesters have now said they will continue until the politicians announce their ‘démission,’ aka that they admit the need for urgent and new elections.

Source:
https://www.telegraaf.nl/nieuws/2894160/gele-hesjes-opnieuw-de-straat-op

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