On Wednesday, October 14, Emmanuel Macron stated that student protests in France are being “exploited” by political forces as the country prepares for the presidential election.
He emphasized that this exploitation occurs amid a tense political climate, with candidates from opposing sides engaging in the movement. Far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon participated in a demonstration in Paris, while far-right candidate and frontrunner Marine Le Pen expressed her support for the police forces deployed during the protests.