Fires break out at French schools as students protest nationwide
The French government holds a crisis meeting as demonstrations grow and become violent in places.
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Notable Quotes
"This is no longer about high school student protests. It is about riots organized by professionals and overseen by deputies from La France Insoumise."
— Marine Le Pen , Politician
"While young people were legitimately concerned about their future and public services, they must express themselves in a calm fashion."
— Benoît Payan , Politician
Key People
Bally Bagayoko is the mayor of a Parisian suburb and a member of the radical left La France Insoumise party.
Benoît Payan is the incumbent left-wing Mayor of Marseille.
Eric Ciotti is a hard-right politician and candidate for mayor in Nice.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon is the leader of the far-left party La France Insoumise.
Marine Le Pen is the leader of the National Rally party.
Sébastien Lecornu is the Prime Minister of France.
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The French government holds a crisis meeting as demonstrations grow and become violent in places.
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