# French government scrambles to calm nationwide student protests

https://mins.news/en/item/89483

- France 24, 2026-10-07 10:54 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261007-french-government-scrambles-to-calm-nationwide-student-protests

> After a week of high school protests spread across France, the government is seeking to appease demonstrators. President Emmanuel Macron met Monday with his prime minister and the interior and education ministers to seek a solution, but widespread protests are still expected from Thursday despite efforts to reopen dialogue.

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