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Real event · politics · 2026-10-15

Are student protests being manipulated ahead of France's presidential election?

Final verdict announced: October 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

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Are student protests being manipulated ahead of France's presidential election?

France's prime minister has suggested that student anger is being weaponised.

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Student protests are occurring ahead of the election.

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