17 November: second anniversary of the start of the Yellow Vests movement (2018) – Demonstrations to be anticipated, particularly in Paris, despite the current restrictions

17 November will mark the second anniversary of the start of the Yellow Vests movement in 2018.

Despite the lockdown and other restrictions in place to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, demonstrations are expected in urban centers across the country.

In Paris, a « surprise action », the details of which will be announced 17 November, has been announced by the movement.

While a limited turnout is to be expected, localized disruptions and tensions cannot be excluded.

Clashes broke out on the fringes of a similar mobilization in Lille 14 November (SSF 14/11/2020).