Macron announces 'fairer, more humane' reforms in response to yellow vests
Although he questioned in his speech whether he had taken a"wrong turn", he insisted that government reforms so far have been right, but not fast enough.
The president said he had"learnt a lot" from national debates held with French citizens across the country - an unforeseen political exercise. He announced a"significant cut" in income tax by reducing government spending, but said the French would have to work harder to achieve this. The president also acknowledged there were concerns in society regarding climate change and immigration.
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