Student Protests Across France
Primary Article:
Students and police clash as France struggles to quell school protests
Supplemental Articles:
The election campaign to replace Macron in France is heating up as the summer vacation season ends
Why Are Students Protesting Across France? Escalating Unrest Closes Schools, Leaves Hundreds Injured
Discussion Questions:
How does this impact the presidential election campaign?
Where would you draw the line between protest and unacceptable conduct?
Should the government cut spending in other areas to fix school infrastructure? Is there a short term policy solution?
Should the protests have a national message/aim, or do responses need to be local?
Thinking about the long standing tradition of street protest in France, how effective is it compared to voting or lobbying?
