The French government is terrified of the student protests that have erupted across the country. Youth activist Soumaya Sarré tells BT why government officials want to stop students from protesting. For nearly two months hundreds of thousands of people – led by high school and university students – have joined demonstrations calling for strengthening the public education system in France. Their demands include more investment in school infrastructure, ending the course selection platform Parcoursup, and ensuring fair and equitable access to higher education.

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