The France riots aren’t a student revolt — they’re funded by CCP-tied dark money

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Durns, S. (2026, October 23). The France riots aren’t a student revolt — they’re funded by CCP-tied dark money. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/4776136/france-riots-marxist-left-exporting-chaos/

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The article argues that recent riots in France and their spread to other countries are not spontaneous but rather orchestrated by the Marxist Left. It dismisses media portrayals suggesting that participants are primarily concerned with educational issues, claiming instead that they are funded by CCP-tied dark money.

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France experienced severe urban unrest in late October 2026, with hundreds of thousands of demonstrators taking to the streets, leading to clashes and parts of Paris burning. The protests were primarily organized by students and trade unions over economic conditions and education issues. Riot police responded aggressively, using tear gas and batons, which led to injuries including a 14-year-old having his jaw shattered and teeth damaged. In response, the French government vowed a "massive" security deployment for planned demonstrations on October 24, reinforcing police with troops after acknowledging failures in containing previous riots. Protest organizers from a network called Chaos Inc are planning new rounds of demonstrations across Europe, including in cities like Madrid and Lisbon, exacerbating concerns about civil liberties as UN experts have condemned the excessive use of force by French authorities during the student protests.

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The France riots aren’t a student revolt — they’re funded by CCP-tied dark money

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