French student protests spark political jockeying as government stalls

Student-led protests across France are escalating, driven by systemic educational neglect, anti-police sentiment, and broader anti-establishment anger against a decade of Macron's presidency. The movement, now spreading to high schools in peripheral areas, reflects deep political polarization and distrust in government, with political parties attempting to exploit the unrest. The lack of clear leadership and government response creates uncertainty regarding its trajectory and potential for sustained instability.