Anti-Macron protest held on his first anniversary of election
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A protest against the French President Emmanuel Macron was held on May 5, 2018, the first anniversary of his presidential victory, in central Paris. Thousands of furious protesters took to the streets of Paris. /VCG Photo

A protest against the French President Emmanuel Macron was held on May 5, 2018, the first anniversary of his presidential victory, in central Paris. Thousands of furious protesters took to the streets of Paris. /VCG Photo

The protest is the latest among a series of demonstrations against Macron since the public believes that the recent overhauls such as changes to the education system and rail companies, have caused frictions with various groups. /VCG Photo

The protest is the latest among a series of demonstrations against Macron since the public believes that the recent overhauls such as changes to the education system and rail companies, have caused frictions with various groups. /VCG Photo

Over 2,000 members of the security forces, including riot police, were deployed as marchers gathered in front of the Opera square for the protest. /VCG Photo

Over 2,000 members of the security forces, including riot police, were deployed as marchers gathered in front of the Opera square for the protest. /VCG Photo

A protester held a portrait mocking the French president with writing that translates to "Restoration of the monarchy." /VCG Photo

A protester held a portrait mocking the French president with writing that translates to "Restoration of the monarchy." /VCG Photo