French students vow more protests despite Macron government's concessions
Teachers and student leaders said the concessions were insufficient, while officials warned of heavy security and more unrest ahead of November 5 protests.
- French student leaders vowed on Monday to continue protesting despite government education concessions, keeping pressure on President Emmanuel Macron as the movement expands to unions and other activists.
- Education Minister Edouard Geffray unveiled a package including $4.5 billion for school renovations and capped class sizes, though student representative Louis Letoublon said, "Not all our demands were met."
- Business leaders reported ongoing economic damage, with CCI France head Alain Di Crescenzo noting that many retailers remained closed following violence nine days ago, causing sharp falls in sales.
- Far-Right frontrunner Marine Le Pen has gained support amid instability, with recent polling placing her at 33.5% compared to 17% for hard-left rival Jean-Luc Melenchon ahead of next year's election.
- President Macron acknowledged the likelihood of further unrest ahead of a nationwide day of protests set for November 5, as the government faces limited fiscal flexibility with national debt approaching 120% of GDP.
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French students and students intend to resume protests and blockades at the beginning of next week, after the fall break, announced on Tuesday the representatives of the trade unions, who consider the government's proposed measures to address their claims insufficient, reports the press agency.
Sophie Venetitay, secretary general of the Snes-FSU, reacts to government announcements in response to the high school and student movement. While acknowledging a change of tone, she questions the delay in the ignition of power and the inadequacy of her answers.
Lietuvos Radijas ir Televizija
lrytas.ltPupils and students in France plan to resume protests next Monday, after the end of the autumn holidays, demanding better learning conditions.
France's government makes first concessions - but the students want more
The government promises more teachers and money for renovations, but the concessions are not enough for the students.
Westfalenpost
The French president is pulling the checkbook for middle school students and looted shopkeepers, but the social situation remains tense.
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