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Protests have continued across France, with police taking part in what has been dubbed a “blue vest” protest. Police caused long queues at Charles de Gaulle airport, taking their time to “deep check” passengers according to airport officials. This came in reaction to police negotiating with the government for extra money after working longer hours during recent “yellow vest” protests.

Some police stations in Paris were only responding to emergencies as negotiations continued.



For five consecutive weekends, violence and disruption have erupted cross France as citizens took to the street in “yellow vest” protests.



The death toll linked to France's anti-government "yellow vest" protests has risen to nine, the government said on Thursday, as demonstrators kept up major disruptions of road traffic.



Interior Minister Christophe Castaner told reporters today: ”There has been a ninth death, this morning in Agen, by a roundabout.

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"It was a 'Yellow Vest' who was protesting outside but was not following roadway safety instructions.”



The protests began in retaliation for rising fuel costs but soon snowballed to include anger at the cost of living, low wages and treatment of pensioners.



Mr Macron has been forced to back down on his fuel tax increases after violent protests have hit French cities.



He has also since announced wage increases for the poorest workers and tax cuts for those of pension age.



During the protests, cars have been burnt, shops looted and even the historical Arc de Triumph vandalised with graffiti aimed at Mr Macron.



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According to bookmakers Ladbrokes, it is odds of 1/6 Mr Macron will remain in power for the whole of 2019 while the chance of him leaving before the end of next year is 4/1.



This may suggest Mr Macron is here to stay - but there is growing discontent in Paris.



Several groups have called for his resignation in light of the violence and disarray on the streets.



Macron in CRISIS: There have been five consecutive weekends of protests

Representatives from the French Communist Party, the Socialist Party and the far-left populist movement France Unbowed (La France Insoumise) united to table a motion of no confidence against Mr Macron’s government.



However, this has so far not been successful.



Mr Macron issued a televised apology on December 10, saying: “I could have made you think I didn’t share your concerns, that my priorities were elsewhere.



“I might have said words that wounded. I take my share of responsibility.”



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