Live: Macron meets with student representatives and law enforcement ahead of new protests

France 24 reports: French President Emmanuel Macron is meeting with high school student representatives Friday for the first time since the month-long student protests over teacher shortages and run-down schools began.

The president is also holding a "defence council" to prepare for Saturday's planned demonstrations. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

The story is also being covered by Al Jazeera English.

This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include French President Emmanuel Macron and Macron.

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Key details

Location

France · Europe

Reported by

France 24 and Al Jazeera English

First reported

23 Oct 2026, 10:36 IST

Key names

French President Emmanuel Macron, Macron

Section

World

Sources

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• France 24Live: Macron meets with student representatives and law enforcement ahead of new protests 23 Oct, 10:36
• Al Jazeera EnglishMacron to meet student groups: Where are France’s protests heading? 23 Oct, 14:20

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