Who Is Behind the Riots in France?

School demonstrations in France have escalated into nationwide riots, with 1,800 people arrested for violence, vandalism, and looting across major cities including Paris, Marseille, and Nice. The unrest has broadened beyond education to include wider social and political grievances. Experts identify three groups behind the riots: students, parents, and teachers protesting poor school conditions; union members and "Yellow Vests" opposing fuel prices and public cuts; and "Black Block" anarchists who provoke police, alongside looters attracted to chaos. Police intelligence and resources were insufficient, with nearly 1,000 officers injured. The violence has undermined the protesters' legitimate cause, experts say, while the government faces pressure to restore order. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez's resignation was rejected by President Emmanuel Macron, who vowed to punish all looters.