‘France’s protests increased polarisation — and helped the far-right’

Oct 22, 2026

Recent protests in France erupted from student frustrations surrounding educational systems and inadequate school environments. As the movement evolved, it brought to light broader issues such as soaring living costs and employment stagnation. The troubling economic backdrop of national debt and inflation has intensified citizens' worries, particularly the younger generation's outlook on jobs and climate change. This upheaval threatens to deepen the political divide as it interrogates existing social policies.

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