Are protest movements a boon for the French left?
France's left-wing parties are hesitating on how to best engage with protests, aiming to drive social debate without appearing opportunistic.
Summary by The Paris Editorial Desk · As published by Le Monde in English · · 1 min read
France's left-wing parties are hesitating on how to best engage with protests, aiming to drive social debate without appearing opportunistic.

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