How did protests by high school students over poor school conditions in the Paris suburbs turn into nationwide unrest marked by rioting, arson, and looting?
In this episode we examine the origins of the protests, the role of far-left groups and other actors, the political responses from French politicians, and the broader questions of authority, culture, and integration that have surfaced amid the violence.
Host Benjamin Trenerry speaks with Epoch Times journalist Etienne Fauchaire, who has been reporting from the ground in Paris since the early blockades. Drawing on his firsthand coverage of the marches, the crowds, and the clashes, he explains what protesters told him, how the atmosphere shifted, and what’s coming next.
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