Members of the movement "Yellow Vests" in France, who are opposed to raising taxes on petrol in the country, intend to go on a rally on the Champs Elysees today. The demonstration, which took place in the center of Paris a week ago, ended in clashes with police and mass arrests.
About 6,000 police officers are due to ensure public order during the so-called yellow vest protests in Paris against the fuel prices rise, named after the obligatory attribute of French drivers.
Protests against raising taxes on fuel in France began in mid-November. Participants of the demonstrations call themselves "Yellow Vests" — they put on reflective capes for motorists.
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