A third weekend of protests in France as youth-led rallies sweep Europe

A third weekend of protests in France has seen hundreds of thousands of mostly young protesters take to the streets, continuing a trend that began last month as a student movement against neglected buildings, teacher shortages, and an unfair university admissions system. These rallies have also drawn in labor unions and others unhappy with President Emmanuel Macron, resulting in a significant turnout of around 320,000 people, according to government estimates.

The protests, which have been largely peaceful, have seen police deploy thousands to maintain order, with Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warning of a "very high risk" of disorder, particularly after dark. Despite some disruptions and minor incidents, the majority of protesters have maintained a calm demeanor, chanting and singing through megaphones while carrying banners representing various causes.

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