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POLITICS● ELEVATED1h ago · Sep 28, 2026, 11:54 PM

French student protests fuel political clash ahead of 2027 Presidential vote

France 24 [en] · western europe

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon traded barbs on Monday over high school students blockading classes to demand more resources. The students cite teacher shortages, deteriorating schools and heavy schedules. The dispute comes ahead of next spring’s presidential election, amid mounting pressure over France’s finances.

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