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Mélenchon urges protests despite clashes, defying unrest accusations

French presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon is doubling down on calls for student protests, scheduling demonstrations for Tuesday despite accusations that his rhetoric is fueling violent clashes. The situation is developing, with uncertainty over whether protests will escalate or draw institutional backlash. This matters as it could shape the French election campaign and domestic stability.

Politico EUabout 15 hours agoFRengCredibility 51%View source

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#france #election #protests #melanchon #unrest

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activePoliticsConflict5h ago

France: Student Unrest Escalates to Riots, Police Violence, Political Crisis

Student-led protests in France have escalated into widespread riots, school closures, and thousands of arrests. The situation is exacerbated by confirmed instances of police violence, including a student losing a hand to a grenade, fueling a domestic political crisis and opposition demands for ministerial resignations. The scale of unrest and the government's response remain uncertain, with a 'Day of Rage' anticipated.

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