In his attempt to ease the tension sparked by the "yellow vest" movement in France, President Emmanuel Macron is considering a referendum. French media sources say ballot papers have already been “pre-ordered” for the May 26 referendum to coincide with the EU elections. The referendum is likely to contain several questions, inquiring on a number of economic, social and socio-economic issues, and would be the first of its kind in the Fifth Republic’s history. Critics say Macron’s handling of the demonstrations are particularly ill-received by the French people and have damaged his popularity.