Macron Dangles Tax Cuts to Reboot his Presidency: Is It Enough?
- This was French leader’s response to Yellow Vest protests
- He acknowledged grievances while doubling down on his mission
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Emmanuel Macron promised a new wave of tax cuts for France’s middle classes as he sought to placate Yellow Vest protesters and reinvigorate his flagging presidency.
After almost six months of often violent demonstrations, this was meant to be the moment when the 41-year-old leader would show he had heard the grievances and had a solution. What he offered was a mixture of defiance -- digging in on his pro-business overhauls -- and some soul-searching -- “I’ve learned a lot” -- that early polling shows has failed to move voters.