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Macron to meet student groups: Where are France’s protests heading?
President to meet for first time with student representatives on Friday before further protests.
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Live: French union leaders criticise Macron’s ban on demonstrations
For the first time since high school protests began over a month ago, French President Emmanuel Macron is meeting with student organisations in Paris Friday afternoon. Following his decision to ban upcoming demonstrations not organised by unions, several political parties and unions have condemned the move as a violation of the right to protest. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
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