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PARIS --- The French government says tax relief and other fiscal measures announced by President Emmanuel Macron to try to calm nationwide protests will cost between 8 billion and 10 billion euros, or between $9 billion and $11 billion. The figure was giveFrance counts costs of protests, new fiscal measures
PARIS --- The French government says tax relief and other fiscal measures announced by President Emmanuel Macron to try to calm nationwide protests will cost between 8 billion and 10 billion euros, or between $9 billion and $11 billion. The figure was given by government spokesman Benjamin Griveaux, speaking Tuesday to broadcaster BFM-TV. After weeks of often violent demonstrations by so-called «yellow vest» protesters, Macron responded Monday with measures to boost the spending power of retirees and workers, including a 100-euro hike in the minimum monthly wage. READ:France's Macron tries to ease popular anger over gas prices Griveaux said the government will make savings in...Keep on reading: France counts costs of protests, new fiscal measures Read more