PARIS (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 11th December, 2018) French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday he had declared a state of economic and social emergency amid the ongoing massive "yellow vests" protests.
"Today, I am announcing an economic emergency in our country ... From tomorrow, the prime minister will start presenting the measures to lawmakers," Macron said in an tv address to the nation.
At the same time he pointed out that the wave of violence during the protests could not be justified.
