Emmanuel Macron, Undertaker of Freedoms ↗
Front page leadThe President of the Republic is massively hindering the fundamental right to protest, marking the peak of ten years of failures and powerlessness that have led to a loss of legitimacy.
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The front page of Mediapart focuses heavily on French domestic issues, particularly concerning President Macron's policies, public freedoms, and the student protests. Other stories touch upon AI in employment services and corruption.
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"By refusing to explain anything, Macron is stuck in a dead end" ↗
In response to Emmanuel Macron's statement that 'nothing explained' the October 17th violence, sociologist Bernard Lahire points out the inconsistency of this 'anti-sociological' stance, which benefits the far-right.
Video: In France and Europe: 'To study or survive' ↗
This video explores the challenges faced by students in France and across Europe.
"Eight years ago I lost everything, but gained dignity": Christophe Dettinger… ↗
Despite massive obstacles to the right to protest, former boxer and Yellow Vest protester Christophe Dettinger has expressed support for young people mobilizing on October 24.
France Travail discreetly deploys AI tools to control job seekers ↗
The French employment agency is quietly implementing artificial intelligence tools aimed at monitoring individuals seeking work.
Inès Bernard, General Delegate of Anticor: "When I see people dying on a… ↗
The head of France's main anti-corruption association is concerned that corruption is no longer something to be ashamed of in France.
In Bordeaux, student mobilization caught in administrative net ↗
Students and staff at the University of Bordeaux are trying to counter the effects of administrative closures amidst increased security measures.
In universities, anger grows over a public service left to its fate ↗
Underfunding, lack of places, falling staff-student ratios, and student poverty highlight the state's lack of investment in higher education.
Banned, then authorized, then prevented from parading: in Paris, the student… ↗
A student demonstration in Paris faced multiple restrictions, being banned, then authorized by a court, and finally blocked by a new prefectural order.
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