French prime minister Edouard Philippe is due to meet protest leaders in an effort to calm tensions over rising taxes.
The government’s move comes amid calls for fresh action on Saturday across France, including on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, where a protest last weekend degenerated into violence.
Their list of demands include tax cuts, the creation of a citizens’ assembly, state-funded subsidies to help companies increase hiring, higher pensions and a higher national minimum salary.
