Political survival theme
Who in the French government will be the first to suggest that we could start working towards some kind of orange-blue collaboration?
Macron wants to ban protests. Watch the segment on TV4 News.
"Violence and confrontation necessary for change" – Historically, peaceful protests haven’t worked in France. When we’ve achieved progress for students’ rights in the past, it’s been through confrontation, says Tom Rioufol, local chair of France’s largest student organization UNEF.
The confrontation between students and police runs like a common thread through modern French history. There’s also suspicion toward the media—which ends with SVT being kicked out of the indoor demonstration after a vote on media presence. – We’re going to plan the revolution!, shouts a student. Watch the segment on SVT News.
That's how the protests turned into riots. The protests are said to have started at a high school outside Paris where students were demanding better conditions at school. Over the weekend, the police lost control over the violent riots. Recently, France has been on fire – and different groups are being blamed for the riots.
On October 17th, there was a huge mobilization across France. Up to 800,000 people took part. The demonstrations include, among others, climate activists, farmers, and the yellow vests; Palestinian flags, hospital workers, and government employees.
Paris is burning, says SVT's Ulrika Bergsten on the scene that Saturday. At times, the situation is dangerous, and the police have to retreat. People threw stones and other objects at the police. Buildings were vandalized, kiosks and cars were set on fire. In Limoges, France, the historic town hall was set ablaze.
More demonstrations are planned. Watch the segment on SVT News.