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France: Student protests turn violent, Macron government struggles to contain unrest
Valor Econômico·FR·1 day ago
French Prime Minister convenes emergency meeting as student protests spread, with some incidents and clashes with police. Unrest is entering the 2027 electoral campaign, threatening continuity of Macron's government. Escalation risk is high as protests intersect with political calendar.
Student protests across France have escalated significantly, marked by widespread violence, arson attacks on schools, and direct assaults on educators and police. Over 1,000 schools have been affected, leading to hundreds of closures and nearly 2,000 arrests, with the government convening a crisis cabinet. The underlying causes are cited as education funding and conditions, though political actors are claiming far-left instigation.