Macron promises 'concrete measures' in response to French students' demands
French President Emmanuel Macron said the government would announce “concrete measures" on Monday (October 26) to address school students’ demands after…
France 24 reports: French President Emmanuel Macron said the government would announce “concrete measures" on Monday (October 26) to address school students’ demands after weeks of unrest. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu was scheduled to meet with students later Monday.
FRANCE 24's Luke Shrago reports from the ground.
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