Police repress protesters in France
In Paris, the police attacked the demonstrations and detained several protesters. The continuous protests have forced the government on the back foot but the protesters have demanded more concrete steps
What is the future of the Yellow Vests movement?
We talk about the beginning of the movement, what it is fighting for, the many challenges it faces, and the future of the movement.
Yellow Vests plan future course of action ahead of first anniversary
The Yellow Vests movement, which started in France on November 17, 2018, is set to observe its first anniversary. Since its inception, the movement has conducted weekly protests on Saturday
“The class enemy remains stronger and has got wider mechanisms to divide the working class”
Nicolas Maury of the French Communist Party (PCF) analyzes the situation following the European parliament elections in May, and looks into the victories of the far-right, especially in France
30 weeks of Yellow Vests: a movement at a threshold
Thousands took part in the weekly protests in cities across France. While these agitations have channelized popular anger against president Emmanuel Macron, they have not been able to develop a political project
‘March of the Wounded’ marks 29th week of Yellow Vests protests
The marchers also registered their strong opposition to the 5.9 % hike in the power prices of the state-controlled utility, Électricité de France S.A. (EDF)
The European parliamentary polls and the challenges of the Left
Ahead of the European parliamentary polls on May 23, Peoples Dispatch speaks to Ivan Orosa, a researcher and international political analyst, on its role and limitations, the impact of popular mobilizations such as the Yellow Vests, and the possibilities and challenges ahead of the Left.






