Macron says French student protesters 'exploited' by political forces
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that France's student protesters are being "exploited" by political forces months ahead of the country's…
France 24 reports: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that France's student protesters are being "exploited" by political forces months ahead of the country's presidential elections.
Hard-left candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon participated in a Paris demonstration while hard-right frontrunner Marine Le Pen voiced support for police deployed to protests.
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