Nov 29, 2019

Black Friday backlash: Amazon protests erupt across France

Dozens of French activists have blocked an entrance to an Amazon warehouse south of Paris to protest against the environmental impact of consumerism. In response, Amazon said it respects the right to protest but accused activists of spreading "False allegations". As of Friday morning, dozens of activists from various groups had gathered outside Amazon France's facilities, including its headquarters in Clichy, north-west of Paris. Recent polling data carried by the Huffington Post does suggest the popularity of Black Friday may be waning in France. An "Anti-waste" bill was amended to include a proposal to prohibit Black Friday by a French legislative committee on Monday.

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