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Macron charts France's energy future amid citizens protests over fuel tax increases

President Emmanuel Macron's push for cleaner energy comes amid protests over fuel tax increases. [Photo: AFP]

French President Emmanuel Macron earned global plaudits for pledging to "Make our planet great again," but he faces a moment of truth at home Tuesday in presenting his multi-year roadmap for France's transition to cleaner energy.

The 10-year blueprint comes as Macron is facing fractious "yellow vest" protests by French citizens' angry over a string of yearly fuel tax increases to finance green initiatives, which Macron has indicated will continue.

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