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“United Nations experts have expressed alarm at the “excessive use of force” by French authorities in dispersing the recent nationwide student protests.”

“The screech of electric saws and pounding of nails into plywood are now background noise in the French capital.”

“On Friday, the French leader met representatives of the student movement for the first time since the protests began.”

“Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has held several meetings with student unions this week and is looking at measures to ease the cost of living.”

“A broad coalition puts power behind the students’ cause So far, the French student protests have drawn a broad coalition without diluting demonstrators’ demands.”

“…ance suspended the use of one type of stun grenade while policing student protests in early October after a 15-year-old's hand was blown off, but French newspaper Le Monde has reported that police have continued to use a different model in subsequent…”

“Today, 100,000 people showed what they are taking to the streets for.' French students returning from autumn break blocked some high schools on Monday, determined to reinvigorate a protest movement despite government concessions during the holiday.”

“The rally was among demonstrations planned in more than 30 German cities, including Frankfurt and Cologne, following student protests in several European countries.”

“…ot policemen after a Molotov cocktail was thrown in Paris A French Gendarme who is partly burning runs in a street as facing protesters at the end of a protest march during nationwide demonstrations over the rising cost of living and inequality organised by…”

“‘Global system organising attacks on our rights’ Alice Cohen-Morzadec, spokesperson for the French Student Union and a regular protester, views the flag as a symbol of the daily struggles in the occupied West Bank and Gaza and broader global inequalities.”

““France is burning”, “France in turmoil”, “Chaos in France”, the headlines have declared, focusing on the violent element of an otherwise peaceful student movement demanding better conditions for education.”

“The luxury holiday photos once plastered across Lola-Fleur Whittaker's Instagram account stand in stark contrast to the British-French student's hard-Left political views.”

“The protests drew a broad church, including medical students in Rome who told La Repubblica they were marching after years on temporary contracts and salaries worth just €1,300-1,500 per month (£1,080-1,250), while paying €900 in rent.”

“The White House’s official account on X on Wednesday shared footage of the ongoing protests in France, contrasted with romantic imagery of an orderly Paris in the early 20th century.”

“France’s protests, however, began with grievances over the country’s education system, including teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and poor school facilities, before expanding into wider economic and political discontent.”

“It morphed in mid-October into a wave of student-led protests against perceived corruption, shortcomings in the health system and the lack of prospects for young people in the country of 2.3 million people.”

“Mounting weight on government The protests are piling pressure on President Emmanuel Macron's government after weeks of student demonstrations turned violent.”

“Drama student and model Emma Kunstlich, 24, was horrified when youths clad in balaclavas began smashing shop windows and looting before her eyes, according to French newspaper Le Monde.”

“The violence at the weekend, which led to some 2,400 arrests, followed weeks of protests by French students angry about crumbling schools, a lack of teachers and dismal job prospects.”

“Student unions and groups from the " yellow vest " movement, whose protests over fuel prices shook France in 2018 and 2019, have called for another day of protests Saturday.”

“French authorities have imposed curfews in certain areas after looting and violent riots erupted amid widespread student and worker protests.”

“France protests cool after overnight curfews in Paris, major cities, PM says More than 2,500 people have been arrested in the unrest, French officials said.”

“Similar nationwide protests a week earlier also descended into unrest, following four weeks of student demonstrations over the poor state of France's schools.”

“France has been shaken by a wave of protests since mid-September, a movement sparked by high school students in a Paris suburb that grew into a nationwide mobilisation tapping into widespread discontent.”

“…far-right leader Marine Le Pen launches presidential bid as protests rattle the nation ORLEANS, France - Far-right leader Marine Le Pen, the frontrunner in the 2027 French presidential election, formally launched her campaign on Oct 25 with a promise to…”

“Log in Albanian’s Prime Minister has said the protests in his country are a threat not to his government but to Albania's progress toward joining the European Union.”

“Albanian riot police have fired tear gas and water cannons at hundreds of student demonstrators protesting over education and social conditions in the capital Tirana.”

“IN PHOTOS | France student protests spread across Europe Weeks of protest over school conditions, education costs spread to Albania, Greece Nationwide protests by high school students over education in France have spread to other parts of Europe in recent…”

“The French movement, that started last month, was initiated by students over their quality of education and school building, but has been co-opted by 'ultra-Left' organisations which have resulted in widespread violent clashes with the police.”

“The French government estimated that about 440,000 people joined the protests in various cities on Saturday, down from an estimated 550,000 who took to the streets across the country the previous Saturday.”

“…ce; separate organizational participation in the October 17 protests has not been established. - La Jeunesse Communists — COMMUNIST: A group coordinating communist youth activism visible in the French demonstrations, including hammer-and-sickle flags and…”

“…ce; separate organizational participation in the October 17 protests has not been established. - La Jeunesse Communists — COMMUNIST: A group coordinating communist youth activism visible in the French demonstrations, including hammer-and-sickle flags and…”

“- Published Only authorised union protests will be allowed in French towns and cities on Saturday, President Emmanuel Macron has said, after demonstrations across the country turned violent last weekend.”

“France’s Macron tightens curbs on protests, blaming hard left for unrest PARIS, Oct 22 - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that "illegitimate" protests would be banned in the coming days and blamed "seditious" ultra-left groups and vandals for…”

“Last weekend’s unrest began with protests over conditions in schools and soaring living costs and escalated into widespread rioting and looting that has drawn worldwide attention and shocked many French citizens.”

“The government admitted the police had "lost control" during the violence, which came after weeks of protests by students over conditions in high schools.”

“The child was rushed to the hospital and treated for tinnitus, while a high school student taking part in the protests that have rocked France arrested, France’s RMC radio reported.”

“Log in A one-year-old infant has been hospitalised after being hit by a firework while in a pram during nationwide student protests that have rocked France.”

“…th a flamethrower and off-duty cop is kicked unconscious as French student protests descend into anarchy The attack was captured on video as thousands of youngsters went on the rampage over poor conditions in their schools French CRS riot police stand in…”

“Protests escalated with high-school students lighting fires outside of schools across France.”

“In their home city of Novi Sad, students had been holding near-daily protests after a deadly roof collapse at the city’s main railway station.”

“Trump’s call for France to close its borders follows student demonstrations that have devolved into widespread protests over local grievances, packing streets, sparking clashes and ricocheting across Europe.”

“‘Nobody heard us’ – why Gen Z are leading protests across Europe BELGRADE/MILAN/BRUSSELS/TIRANA – Maya Gourdel, a 19-year-old student in Brussels, sits at a desk writing slogans against those running her country: “If we burn, you burn with us!””

“This weekend they also brought real change – student-led protests culminated in the toppling in an election of Serbia’s long-time leader Aleksandar Vucic after nearly two years of demonstrations against perceived corruption and creeping authoritarianism.”

“In an op-ed published in French daily Le Monde last week, a coalition of trade unions and student groups warned of a “serious infringement on the freedom to demonstrate.””

“French President Emmanuel Macron promised on Monday that his government would announce a package of measures in response to weeks of street protests over a broad set of grievances, while acknowledging the risk of more unrest ahead.”

“…l unrest that saw more than 1,300 arrests across the country, labour federations and student groups have called for widespread industrial action throughout the week, culminating in a major day of mobilisations and further demonstrations on Saturday 31…”

“The French president, who leaves office next spring, has faced more than a month of protests in which high-school students have blockaded schools demanding a response to teacher absences, repairs to decrepit buildings and changes to the university…”

“Presenter: James Bays Guests: Jack Eisner – Public law student at Sciences Po Paris, who has taken part in protests Rainbow Murray – Specialist in French politics and Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London Petros Fassoulas – Secretary…”

“The unrest began in France in mid-September with student demonstrations over school conditions, then spread to other countries, where protests have centered on local grievances.”

“The protests in France began more than a month ago, with students raising concerns about conditions in high schools, teacher shortages, school schedules and inequalities between public and private education, France 24 reported.”

“Chinese students in Paris hunker down as city braces for more mass protests Most students say the violence has not put them off living in France, though they worry the unrest could boost the far-right For many Chinese students living in Paris, the events last…”

“As high school student protests began in France last month, footage soon spread on social media of angry parents dragging their children away from demonstrations.”

“Paris, France – President Emmanuel Macron plans to meet with high school student representatives as the country braces for further protests over the weekend.”

“Elsewhere we’re watching this continued wave of student-led protests across Europe.”

“…icts in fast-track justice after riots AI generated PARIS - French courts have swiftly handed out verdicts, including orders to serve jail time, in fast-track justice for defendants accused over the rioting that erupted on the sidelines of protests at the…”

“…lose your Borders and take control, before it is too late!' French President Emmanuel Macron responded to what he called 'stupid comments' from foreign leaders over the protests, saying on Wednesday: 'People have claimed that we were invaded by hordes of…”

“Greek students, teachers, civil servants plan protests over high cost of living AI generated ATHENS – Students, teachers and civil servants will rally in Greece on Oct 21 to protest against the high cost of living, saying they face the same problems that…”

“Albania has also been shaken by mass student demonstrations for the past week after protests initially prompted by a proposal to build a resort backed by Donald Trump’s family.”

““The groups involved in elevating the French protests, a lot are in the Singham network.””

“A woke French student has become the běte noire of the protests after she mocked business owners who lost their stores in the riots.”

“An Islamic student group helping to drive France’s chaotic leftist-driven protests is an alleged Muslim Brotherhood front.”

“…sponse from police is to beat us up,” he said, referring to protests in France and Quebec’s 2012 student movement. Émily Fleming-Dubuc, an Indigenous activist and student at Montreal’s French-language Université du Québec à Montréal, denounced what she…”

“French police have used 4x4 vehicles paid for by British taxpayers to charge at student protesters during the school protests that have swept the country.”

“A protest also took place in the eastern city of Liège, where students earlier this month demonstrated over the French-language education system, citing rising education costs and difficulties accessing study materials.”

“French President Emmanuel Macron is facing student protests and sharp bond losses over a budget deadlock, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is struggling to get his coalition on track after regional vote defeats, and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez trails…”

“In Liège, more than 200 arrests have been reported since the student protests began.”

“The tragic spate of injuries emerging among ordinary students has coincided with a declaration by the far-Left mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko – a French citizen of Malian origin who attended some protests and collapsed when police sprayed tear gas in…”

“There is near-unanimous agreement among member states that Ukraine cannot be allowed to collapse financially, a position backed firmly by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and the front line EU members of the north and east.”

“'Our duty is to listen to young people' The finance minister's interview with the BBC also touched on French domestic matters, including the student protests that have swept the country, with more than 500 schools fully or partially shut as of Wednesday.”

“French mayor tear-gassed after shielding protesters from police Saint-Denis Mayor Bally Bagayoko was tear-gassed after shielding student protesters from riot police.”