Macron urges a response to student demands and condemns political manipulation

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on the government to deliver concrete responses within the coming weeks to address the legitimate demands of student protesters. The protests, which have led to blockages at various educational institutions across the country, prompted the presidential intervention.

Alongside his call for governmental action, Macron strongly condemned what he termed the political instrumentalization of the student movement. The developments underscore the administration's efforts to balance addressing student grievances with managing public order amid ongoing institutional disruptions.