France faces renewed protests as nationwide student demonstrations escalate

Kylie: Kylie is the Global Live Pages Editor at Reuters, leading teams that deliver real-time multimedia coverage of major breaking news worldwide. She previously worked on the UK Breaking News team and as a political correspondent covering events such as the Scottish independence referendum, Brexit, and general elections. Farouq: Farouq is a Live Page Journalist at Reuters focused on international news stories. He previously served as a correspondent on the UK Breaking News team, reporting on general news developments across the United Kingdom. France: France is a European nation whose government and society have faced recurring periods of public demonstrations over policy and social issues. The current events center on renewed protests involving high schools and streets after two weeks of unrest, which have escalated to clashes with riot police. These developments are contributing to a broader domestic crisis and influencing financial markets. Estelle: Estelle is a Senior Live Pages Journalist at Reuters based in London, with 25 years of experience reporting from Europe, Africa, and the Middle East on topics including conflicts and major international events. She contributes to real-time multimedia coverage of breaking global stories. Political Unrest: France is confronting an escalating sense of crisis driven by sustained student and public demonstrations. Financial Markets: Domestic protests are contributing to volatility in French bond markets.