Between record debt and high school protests, France's situation draws global attention
- Posted on October 9, 2026
- By Le Monde
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Between record debt and high school protests, France's situation draws global attention
The mobilization of French high school students has sparked major media coverage and political reactions in the United States, Italy, Belgium and the United Kingdom. Only a few countries, such as Germany – preoccupied with its own domestic political debates – have treated the issue with restraint.