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France protests flare as PM accuses radical left of exploiting unrest ahead of elections
Student protests are sweeping across France as frustrations rise over overcrowded classrooms and poor school facilities. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu accuses the La France Insoumise party of taking advantage of the situation for political gain. With thousands joined by trade unions and parents, their calls for educational equity harken back to the 1968 student uprising, demanding reforms such as wealth taxes and a voting age reduction to 16.
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