These 5 Numbers Explain Why the French Are in the Streets The “Yellow Vest” movement has morphed into an outcry over problems that have plagued France for years: declining living standards and eroding purchasing power. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:France Ties Iran to Bomb Plot, and Freezes Spy Agency AssetsJournalist Detained in Saudi Consulate in Istanbul‘Take Out’ Russian Missiles? U.S. Envoy’s Remark Spurs Anger, and PullbackDo Muoi, Vietnam’s Leader in Economic Transition, Dies at 101Trump Taxes, Miderms, Earthquake: Your Tuesday Evening BriefingBrazilian Big-Wave Surfer Sets a Record