Macron surrenders to Yellow Vests: French President hikes minimum wage, axes overtime tax and slashes pension contributions as he declares state of emergency after weeks of riots.

President Macron declared a 'social and economic state of emergency'
Addressing the nation this evening he promised minimum wage increases
He also vowed to crack down on tax evasion and state bureaucracy
Comes after weeks of violent protests by members of the Yellow Vest movement

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