Students across France are currently holding protests, and the government is watching closely.

President Emmanuel Macron says that the students are being "exploited" by political groups. He believes these groups are using the students to push their own agendas rather than letting the kids speak for themselves.

Government officials are also concerned about safety. The Prime Minister warned that there is a real risk of violence as these protests continue through the weekend.

Why are they protesting?

It is not just one thing. While some reports suggest the protests started over simple needs—like a demand for better, cleaner toilets in schools—the movement has grown into something much larger. Many of these students are using Snapchat to organize, coordinate, and share their frustrations with the school system and the government.

This movement is often being called a "Gen Alpha Revolution," showing how young people are using social media to make their voices heard on a national stage.

For now, the country is on edge, waiting to see what happens as the protests move into the weekend. The government is trying to balance the right to protest with the need to keep the streets safe.

Source: Yahoo