Hundreds of demonstrators, mainly farmers and food sector workers, held another protest in Brittany against the French government’s taxation plans. <br /><br />Riot police fired tear gas to disperse the crowds that had gathered to oppose the so-called ‘eco-tax’.<br /><br />Aimed at encouraging environmentally friendly transport, the proposed measure would impose new levies on heavy vehicles transporting commercial goods.<br /><br />Over the last few weeks, several protests have been held in Brittany and in other areas of France – leading the government to announce that the ‘eco-tax’ would be suspended. <br /><br />Many demonstrators want the tax completely scrapped. A mass rally is planned for November 30.
