Macron says politicians are exploiting French student protests
Emmanuel Macron, France's president, said Wednesday that political groups are taking advantage of student demonstrations ahead of the presidential vote.
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What happened
Emmanuel Macron, France's president, said Wednesday that political groups are taking advantage of student demonstrations ahead of the presidential vote. Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a hard-left candidate, has seized on the protests and become a serious contender for the country's highest office.
Why it matters
The demonstrations come months before France's presidential elections, and Mélenchon is now described as a real contender for the top job.
Timeline
- Oct 14, 7:33 AM ET: Macron said France's student protesters are being exploited by political forces months before the presidential elections.
- Oct 14, 10:00 PM ET: Mélenchon was described as having used the student demonstrations to become a real contender for France's highest office.
Coverage
- The Far-Left Firebrand Who Wants to Upend France’s Politics—and Cancel Its Debt (WSJ)
- Macron says French student protesters 'exploited' by political forces (France 24)
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