French Protest Taxes in Brittany and Northwest France

French riot police fired tear gas at thousands of demonstrators in northwest France on Saturday, after some protesters hurled stones and iron bars at them in a rally against a controversial green tax and layoffs [...]

France: Clashes in Brittany as thousands protest against eco-tax ...

Hundreds of protesters took on police blockades in Quimper on Saturday after thousands gathered to call for a complete end to the eco-tax. Tear gas and water hoses were used by police, whilst protesters threw rocks, bottles and small self-made bombs.

Hundreds of protesters fought with police on the streets of the French city of Quimper on Saturday after thousands gathered to call for a complete end to the eco-tax. Tear gas and water hoses were used by police, whilst protesters threw rocks, bottles and tore up paving slabs.

Eco-taxes are intended to promote ecologically sustainable activities via economic incentives.