Dramatic moment protester tackled to ground - just yards away from Emmanuel Macron
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This is the dramatic moment a protester was tackled to the ground - just yards away from Emmanuel Macron.
Video shows a person running towards the the French president as he exited a vehicle at the University of Amsterdam.
Macron, who is in the Netherlands on a state visit, did not appear to notice the commotion and continued shaking hands.
The leader arrived at the university's science campus with Willem-Alexander, the Dutch king, and was greeted by the mayor of Amsterdam.
Reports online suggest two people were arrested following the disturbance, which took place earlier today (12/4).
Macron is facing unrest at home in France over pension reforms, and his visit to the Netherlands has been met with demonstrations.
Video shows a person running towards the the French president as he exited a vehicle at the University of Amsterdam.
Macron, who is in the Netherlands on a state visit, did not appear to notice the commotion and continued shaking hands.
The leader arrived at the university's science campus with Willem-Alexander, the Dutch king, and was greeted by the mayor of Amsterdam.
Reports online suggest two people were arrested following the disturbance, which took place earlier today (12/4).
Macron is facing unrest at home in France over pension reforms, and his visit to the Netherlands has been met with demonstrations.