Macron Says Government Will Address Students’ Demands After Weeks of Protests
After weeks of protests in France, President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that the government would address the students’ demands.
World politicsAfter weeks of protests in France, President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that the government would address the students’ demands.
World politicsFrench Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu met with five unions on Wednesday in response to the recent protests. The CGT union is calling for a general strike on November 5, French media report.
WorldFrench Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says the authorities will make a massive effort ahead of Saturday’s planned demonstrations.
World politicsLast night, curfews were imposed in several French cities after a weekend of destructive protests. They had an effect, according to the prime minister.
World politicsCity after city is announcing curfews for minors on Monday night, including parts of central Paris, Lille and Nice. France’s interior minister says he has asked to resign following the weekend’s violent protests, but President Emmanuel Macron has rejected his request.
WorldThousands of people took part in protests across France against the education system. The Interior Ministry said more than 500 protesters were detained on Thursday.
WorldThere are warnings of continued protests the day after hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated in France. The government wants the police to proceed with caution and refrain from using stun grenades.
WorldFrance’s politically pressured government faces a protracted, tough battle over the 2027 budget. French risk premiums in financial markets are soaring to their highest levels since the euro crisis.
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