French far-left presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon rallied supporters Sunday, praising high school protesters and urging a voting age of 16. The nationwide movement over under-resourced schools has turned violent at times, with over 6,600 arrests. Socialists picked Raphaël Glucksmann as their candidate. France's April-May election is a turning point for Europe.
Mélenchon Backs Gen Z School Protests Shaking France
Source: AP News