Protests in France could lead to the resignation of the Lecornu government, expert says
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- In France, protests by schoolchildren and teachers due to dissatisfaction with the education system could lead to the resignation of the government of Prime Minister Sebastian Lecornu, says Sergei Fedorov from the Institute of Europe of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
- The demonstrations were joined by ultra-left activists, including members of the Black Bloc movement, who provoke riots by destroying bus stops, ATMs and shops.
- French parties plan to use the situation in the presidential election campaign.
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Why It Matters
In France, protests by schoolchildren and teachers are taking place due to dissatisfaction with the education system, which are becoming increasingly radical with the participation of far-left groups.
Ultra-left activists have joined the demonstrations and are provoking riots.
French parties are using the protests to their advantage during the upcoming presidential campaign.
MOSCOW, October 5 - RIA Novosti. The government of French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu may face resignation amid protests by schoolchildren and teachers, says Sergei Fedorov, a leading researcher at the Institute of Europe of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
“They (the protests - ed.) arose due to the dissatisfaction of employees of the education system from hundreds of schools. For the government on the eve of the budget discussion, this situation is an unpleasant surprise. The situation, as always in France, is very emotional. But to think that it will turn into a deep crisis is excessive fear. However, it may come to the point that deputies of the lower house will “demolish” the government of Prime Minister Lecornu,” Fedorov told NEWS.ru.
According to him, the participation of ultra-left activists in the rallies added tension to the situation. The political scientist noted that representatives of French parties will use these protests during the presidential elections.
“The demonstrations of schoolchildren in France were joined by ultra-left activists, including from the Black Bloc movement, who constantly mix in with the actions of trade unions. They began to destroy everything that came to hand: bus stops, ATMs, shops... A presidential election campaign is unfolding in the country, and parties are using past events in their interests,” Fedorov emphasized.
What to Watch
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Members of the lower house of the French parliament may initiate the resignation of the Lecornu government
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Open Questions
- How serious is the threat of the Lecornu government's resignation?
- What specific measures does the government plan to resolve the conflict?
- Will far-left activists be held accountable for the riots committed?
