France braces for national day of school protests after injuries and mass arrests
France prepares for a day of protests in support of students who’ve been demanding more investment in education.
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"the most powerful high school and university student youth movement since 1968"
— Jean-Luc Mélenchon , Politician
"We will make no concessions to violence."
— Sébastien Lecornu , Politician
Key People
French Education Minister who defended the right to protest while condemning violence.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon is the leader of the far-left party La France Insoumise.
Laurent Nuñez is the French Interior Minister.
Sébastien Lecornu is the Prime Minister of France.
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France prepares for a day of protests in support of students who’ve been demanding more investment in education.
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