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In France, schoolchildren continue to protest against educational reform, which the authorities attribute to the influence of left-wing political forces.
French authorities believe the left-wing France Defiant party helped spark the schoolchildren's protests. This was stated in the office of French Prime Minister Sebastian Lecornu, Politico reports.
However, party leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon denies that he encouraged the unrest. In his video, he called these accusations absurd and reproached the police for brutally dispersing the protests.
The politician made it clear that he views the current situation as an opportunity to strengthen his already strong advantage at the expense of youth votes.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
France Unbowed will try to use the protests to strengthen its position among young people in the upcoming elections
Likely · Within months

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