What do the French riots mean for the future of France? | BBC News

This BBC News video, presented by The Global Story, looks at protests in France that began as a revolt over public school funding and have grown into a wider debate about the country's future. It reports that hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets, that clashes with police have left teenagers and officers injured, and that more than 6,000 people have been arrested, most of them minors. Tristan Redman, a Paris resident, speaks with co-host Asma Khalid about the history of Parisian street protests, what students have told him on the ground, and how the movement could shape next year's election. The discussion also covers the political reaction in France and why the protests have become a talking point among conservatives in the US.

• Protests that started over public school funding and grew into a broader debate
• Hundreds of thousands on the streets, with injuries among teenagers and officers
• More than 6,000 arrests, most of them minors
• Political links to next year's election and to the history of Paris street protests

What began as a revolt over public school funding has spilled into a much bigger fight over the future of France. Now, hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets, and clashes with police have left teenagers and officers injured. More than 6,000 people have been arrested, most of them minors. But what sparked these demonstrations? How could they shape next year’s election in France? And why have they become a conservative political talking point in the US? The Global Story’s own Tristan Redman — a Paris resident himself — speaks with co-host Asma Khalid about the history of Parisian street protests, what he’s heard from students on the ground, and what this movement could mean for France’s future. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news Timecodes: 0:00 What are the protests in France actually about? 1:43 Tristan explains the protest scenes in France 4:48 Was there a catalyst for the demonstrations? 6:30 What are the demands from the students? 8:13 Is the French government taking it seriously? 9:30 Is there a leader of this movement? 10:59 Is Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the far-left leader, involved? 12:37 Does this have anything to do with French immigration? 15:07 What is Marine Le Pen suggesting? 15:57 What happened in France and the world in 1968? 18:02 How does this reflect the overall mood in France?