France's prime minister says student anger is being manipulated
School protests are sweeping France, with students angry over crumbling classrooms, missing teachers and their future. Unions and other protesters are preparing to join them on the streets.
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What happened
Students in France have joined protests over crumbling classrooms and missing teachers. Beneath the anger lies worry about the future prospects of an entire generation. France's prime minister has suggested the student anger is being manipulated, as unions and other protesters prepare to take to the streets.
Why it matters
The protests reflect worries about the future prospects of an entire generation. The prime minister's remarks have raised questions about whether the anger is being manipulated.
Timeline
- Oct 14, 10:29 AM ET: A wave of school protests in France is reported, with students angry about more than classrooms and teachers.
- Oct 15, 7:25 PM ET: France's prime minister suggests student anger is being weaponised, as unions and other protesters prepare to join the streets.
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