French high school protests: 'The comparison with May '68 acts as a rallying reference because it recalls a victorious social movement sparked by young people'
Political scientist Boris Gobille demonstrates that the connections between the two youth movements go beyond a slogan, highlighting a similar protest dynamic and comparable forms of dissent.
The statue designed by Léopold Morice in the 19th century, which serves as a rallying point during protests, gradually lost its original meaning and has now become a symbol of authority and an outlet for public anger, writes Le Monde columnist Michel Guerrin....
At a large rally in Orléans, the far-right frontrunner called for a "rebirth of France" and promised to restore "rule of law" after another weekend of protests across the country....
