https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/macron-says-french-student-protesters-exploited-by-political-forces-spokeswomanContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/macron-says-french-student-protesters-exploited-by-political-forces-spokeswomanhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/macron-says-french-student-protesters-exploited-by-political-forces-spokeswoman#u134898Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:46:51 +0000President Emmanuel Macron acknowledges that high school students have "legitimate" grievances but asserts they are being exploited by political forces ahead of upcoming elections. Protests have lasted three weeks and closed many schools, with pupils demanding improvements to run-down facilities and basic amenities like decent toilets. While Macron has urged the government to provide "concrete responses" within weeks, the Prime Minister has warned of potential violence during weekend demonstrations. The unrest coincides with broader nationwide protests against the high cost