The Verso blog has translated a piece by Antonio Negri analyzing the novelty and transformative potential of the gilets jaunes (“yellow vest”) uprising in France. As Negri writes, the movement has so far rejected any political mediation by established parties from both…

Proposals for the men and women in the struggle Some consider that if you are involved in a movement against a tax (supposed, in theory at least, to redistribute wealth) rather than for higher wages, say (in the broad sense, including social…

Egyptian authorities restricted the sale of yellow reflective vests amid fears opponents might attempt to copy French gilets jaunes protesters during next month’s anniversary of the 2011 uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak . Security officials and retailers said industrial safety equipment dealers…

Share this article Aa Aa Members of France’s “gilets jaunes” (yellow vests) movement have been taking to the streets in recent weeks, rallying against rising living costs in the country. The movement has galvanised people across different ages, regions and professions, with…

A protester waves a French flag during clashes with police at a demonstration by the “yellow vests” in Paris, on December 8, 2018. (Reuters / Benoit Tessier) LeMonde-The Nation Logov2 3 The range of slogans in the protests against November’s gasoline-price increases—“Stop…

The French have a word for pressing on to the bitter end without considering the consequences: jusqu’au-boutisme (to the end-ism) . It’s a refusal to recognise when you have lost; a refusal also to recognise when you’ve won. The gilets jaunes (yellow…

“yellow vest” protester on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris takes a photograph using his mobile phone (December 8, 2018). In less than a month, France’s gilets jaunes (yellow vests) have gone from being a celebrated example of Facebook’s ability to power…

Share this article Aa Aa While Portugal deals with coming out of a tough austerity, it’s still in a vulnerable position. It comes at the time of the European Socialist Party Congress in Lisbon. One Frenchman in the city says he’s seen…

The gilets jaunes movement , by its own description, is motivated by broad discontent over shrinking incomes and rising living costs in France. However, the demonstrators in yellow jackets have rallied around one particular government policy: a looming hike in fuel taxes….

Yellow Vest protesters find love online Aa Aa You can find love in the most unexpected places, but for some, they’re hoping it may be at a protest. Members of France’s ‘gilets jaunes’ (yellow vests) protest movement believe they may be able…