cfr.org/articles/whats-behind-the-protests-and-riots-in-france-and-what-comes-next What’s Behind the Protests and Riots in France, and What Comes Next
Student-led protests that began in mid-September over school conditions and living costs have spread across France, turning violent on October 17 with mass arrests and curfews. The unrest is eroding Macron's standing and may help the far right and far left ahead of the April 2027 presidential election.
— via CFR (Council on Foreign Relations)
