Macron warns student anger is being exploited as France braces for more protests
With high schools still blocked in several French cities, student unions are urging protests to merge in a fresh nationwide day of action on Saturday 17 October.
Summary by The Paris Editorial Desk · As published by Euronews · · 1 min read
With high schools still blocked in several French cities, student unions are urging protests to merge in a fresh nationwide day of action on Saturday 17 October.

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