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Macron promises measures in response to French students’ demands after weeks of unrest
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French President Emmanuel Macron and his centrist government have faced criticism for failing to address students’ grievances since high school blockades began in mid-September.
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Student protests in France began more than a month ago, over poor conditions in high schools, teacher shortages, the pace of the school day and inequalities between private and public education. The movement has since grown into a broader mobilisation, bringing together the Yellow Vests, trade union…
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said the government will announce "concrete and strong" measures to address the demands by high school students after their protests demanding better education conditions triggered weeks of nationwide unrest.
French President Emmanuel Macron and his centrist government have faced criticism for failing to address students’ grievances since high school blockades began in mid-September.
French President Emmanuel Macron said his government will announce "strong measures" in response to violent protests in France in recent weeks. But he also acknowledged that students have "legitimate" grievances.
French President Emmanuel Macron said his government will announce "strong measures" in response to violent protests in France in recent weeks. But he also acknowledged that students have "legitimate" grievances.
French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to prevent more rioting and looting by maintaining a heightened security presence and tasking his government to respond to some of the protesters’ demands.
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