Christophe Castaner
The death toll linked to France's anti-government "yellow vest" protests has risen to nine.
French government backed down on planned fuel tax hikes in a bid to draw the heat out of fierce protests that have escalated into the deepest crisis of Macron's presidency.
Macron signed into law new legislation, making him the first French president to wield his constitutional power in public view.
French President Emmanuel Macron is considering convening a joint session of parliament.
French voters have put President Emmanuel Macron's party on course for a crushing parliamentary majority.
