Macron says French student protesters 'exploited' by political forces
Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron said student protesters in France have real concerns but are also being used by political groups as the country approaches presidential elections. The protests have led to clashes with police, causing injuries and ongoing investigations into police conduct.Key Facts
- Students in France have been protesting for three weeks, closing many schools.
- President Macron said students have legitimate issues but are being "exploited" by political forces.
- Around 160,000 people joined protests on October 13, according to the interior ministry; unions reported up to 480,000.
- Some protests turned violent in Paris and Lyon, with police using tear gas.
- Far-left candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon joined a Paris protest, while far-right candidate Marine Le Pen supported police actions.
- Students and rights groups accuse police of brutality; one 15-year-old lost a hand due to a police stun grenade.
- Police investigations are open into 36 cases of alleged officer violence; one police officer was charged following a student’s injury.
- President Macron has asked his government to propose solutions to the unrest in the coming weeks.
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