As elections near, how are French political parties reacting to student protests?

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Students in France are pledging to keep taking to the streets despite the country's prime minister making a speech on Wednesday in which he said the government would come up with a plan to address their concerns.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:08:20 UTC.

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  1. France student protests: What measures is the government taking?

  2. High school student protests continue in France

  3. French PM vows changes as students keep up school protests

  4. Protest culture: Why do French students repeatedly rise up?

  5. As elections near, how are French political parties reacting to student protests?

  6. French students continue protests, saying ministers’ pledges not enough

  7. Trump promises not to resume Iran strikes before midterm elections

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