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Macron vows strong measures after student protests in France

French President Emmanuel Macron said his government will announce "strong" and "concrete" measures to address high school students' demands after weeks of nationwide protests over education conditions triggered unrest. He acknowledged students have "legitimate" grievances. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to hold a news conference.

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President Macron says the government will announce strong measures to address student grievances, and Prime Minister Lecornu is due to hold a news conference after meeting high-school student unions, while nationwide protests over living costs and public services continue under heavy security.

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President Macron said the government will announce strong measures to address high-school student grievances, and Prime Minister Lecornu is due to hold a news conference after meeting student unions, as nationwide protests continue.

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France: Macron vows 'strong measures' to combat protests

French President Emmanuel Macron said his government will announce "strong measures" in response to violent protests in France in recent weeks. But he also acknowledged that students have "legitimate" grievances.

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