French student leader urges government to address protest demands

Student protests have spread across France, with a new day of mobilization planned for Tuesday, October 6. Suzanne Nijdam, president of the Fage student federation, urged the government on LCI Sunday to listen to the movement's demands. Nijdam said the government is not taking measures to address angry youth and stressed that legitimate demands from young people must be heard rather than masked. She cited collapsing ceilings, missing teachers, and closing programs as undignified study conditions. Nijdam stated that the conditions for calm rest with the government, which must address the vital needs of young people. The protests come amid accusations of political exploitation and questions over violence.