The continued rise in prices and concerns over fuel supplies have also led to protests, with fishers blocking ports and a fuel depot in southern France this week. They were calling for more government support to help them cope with the rising cost of diesel.

An agreement was reached with the government on Thursday, with new fuel aid promised to the sector, and the blockades in Nice and Frontignan were lifted.

damn do i love the french. those fuckers can protest, and protest successfully.