French student union leaders call for 'continued mobilisation' after meeting PM

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French student union leaders called for continued mobilization and fresh demonstrations after meeting with the prime minister, following weeks of unrest. They welcomed progress in the talks but said they would press for further measures at a planned Saturday rally.

The French government met student representatives on Monday (October 26) following weeks of unrest. Students who had been demanding a meeting for weeks hail progress. Nonetheless they are now calling for fresh demonstrations next Saturday (October 31) to press for further measures. Details by FRANCE 24’s French Politics Editor Marc Perelman.