Macron Promises
a Raise to Minimum
Wage in France The French President
made the promise during
a televised address. He said the minimum wage
would increase by 100 euros
per month beginning in 2019. The statement follows
four weekends of violent
protests instigated by
the "yellow vest" protestors. The Yellow Vests are
protesting rises in
fuel tax and living costs. The also have accused
Macron of being
out of touch with their
needs and concerns. During
his address, Emmanuel Macron, via BBC News Macron also promised to
cancel a tax increase on
low-income pensioners
and taxes on overtime pay. He balked on
reinstating a tax
on the wealthy.