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 [...]
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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.
