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“…- The unrest has left Paris a city of contrasts: Daily life continues alongside shattered windows, police helicopters and residents’ fear of renewed violence. - Many residents of Paris, Marseille and other major cities beset by riots still feel under siege,…”

“On Friday, the French leader met representatives of the student movement for the first time since the protests began.”

“The French government has taken full advantage of these violent acts, using them to justify the overly securitised response to the protests and to avoid public scrutiny for the failure to address its own failures.”

“French students vow more protests despite Macron government’s concessions AI generated PARIS - French student leaders vowed to go on protesting despite government concessions on education, keeping pressure on President Emmanuel Macron as the movement spreads…”

“French children should continue to barricade their schools and take part in street protests, a student union said on Monday after the government announced a package of education measures to try to stem the crisis.”

“Elsewhere, I will be keeping an eye on France and Italy, with more protests planned in both countries as populations continue to show their frustrations with the state of education, the cost of living and other issues.”

“Student leaders also said the government's concessions were a good first step, but vowed to continue demonstrations, on Saturday and on November 5.”

“France, where the current wave of student protests kicked off in late September, fuelled by student complaints over staff shortages and dilapidated buildings, is a stand-out catalyst in Europe.”

“French President Emmanuel Macron promised on Monday that his government would announce a package of measures in response to weeks of street protests over a broad set of grievances, while acknowledging the risk of more unrest ahead.”

“France has been shaken by a wave of protests since mid-September, a movement sparked by high school students in a Paris suburb that grew into a nationwide mobilisation tapping into widespread discontent.”

“Presenter: James Bays Guests: Jack Eisner – Public law student at Sciences Po Paris, who has taken part in protests Rainbow Murray – Specialist in French politics and Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London Petros Fassoulas – Secretary…”

“The French government estimated that about 440,000 people joined the protests in various cities on Saturday, down from an estimated 550,000 who took to the streets across the country the previous Saturday.”