France: Young demonstrators demand concrete action from Macron
Student protests in France began more than a month ago, over poor conditions in high schools, teacher shortages, the pace of the school day and inequalities…
France 24 reports: Student protests in France began more than a month ago, over poor conditions in high schools, teacher shortages, the pace of the school day and inequalities between private and public education.
The movement has since grown into a broader mobilisation, bringing together the Yellow Vests, trade unions and wider civil society. Joseph Downing, Senior lecturer in politics and international relations and Aston University, shares further details,.
This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Macron, Yellow Vests and Joseph Downing.
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