Youth protests in Metz: 'Power to the people' as 5,000 march

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More than 5,000 protesters marched through Metz on Saturday, October 17, with high school and university students dominating the crowd, as youth anger erupted in the city while the rest of Moselle remained calm. The demonstration brought together students, Yellow Vests, and unions in a promised convergence of struggles, marked by clashes throughout the day. A small group of retired Yellow Vest activists gathered at Metz-Borny, chanting "Power to the people." The event unfolded in five key phases, beginning with the isolated Yellow Vest gathering at 10 a.m. and escalating into confrontations, reflecting deep frustration among younger demonstrators in the regional capital.


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