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France's fed-up youth: Can presidential candidates connect with student movement?
French student protests demand better school conditions as presidential candidates race to win youth vote.
In brief
French student protests demand better school conditions as presidential candidates race to win youth vote. French student protests demand better school conditions as presidential candidates race to win youth vote. Originally reported by France24.
Student protests
French high school and university students protest demanding better school conditions and concrete measures.
“We are young, and we won't stay silent”
Protest movement
A nationwide student-led protest movement supported by teachers, school parents and labour unions began three weeks ago.
Government response
Ministers hope autumn recess will end the student movement as quickly as it started.
Political support
Only Jean-Luc Mélenchon's France Unbowed party has vocally supported students since the movement began.
Election impact
Mélenchon may consolidate second place in polls ahead of May runoff against Marine Le Pen.
Youth concerns
Students feel left behind by cost cutting after pandemic, climate change and AI acceleration.
What students want
The next generation demands concrete measures for better school conditions and reduced cost cutting.
The essence
French student protests demand better school conditions as presidential candidates race to win youth vote.
