# French government scrambles to calm nationwide student protests

https://mins.news/en/video/89497

- France 24 English, 2026-10-07 10:54 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7q3Yzl74JQ

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

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