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France's Yellow Vest Protests Explained

The Economist’s Sophie Pedder and Benjamin Haddad of the Atlantic Council explain what political demonstrations in Paris and beyond mean for French President Emmanuel Macron, for France, and for Europe.
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For thirteen straight weeks, demonstrators in high-visibility vests have taken to the streets in Paris and in cities around France. Government buildings have been attacked, shops looted, and cars set ablaze. On this week’s Deep Dish podcast, Sophie Pedder, Paris Bureau Chief for The Economist and author of Revolution Française, and Benjamin Haddad, Director of the Future Europe Initiative at the Atlantic Council, explain what the political demonstrations mean for French President Emmanuel Macron, for France, and for Europe.

About the Experts
Brian Hanson
Former Vice President, Studies
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Brian Hanson served as the vice president of studies at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. He managed the Council's research operations and hosted the Council's weekly podcast, Deep Dish on Global Affairs.
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Benjamin Haddad
Director Future Europe Initiative, Atlantic Council
Sophie Pedder
Paris Bureau Chief, The Economist