French students vow to keep protesting

To protest or not to protest, that is the question many French people are asking themselves this morning, ahead of another day of planned demonstrations. For 47-year-old Nicolas, it's about investing in the younger generation. I don't understand why the government today isn't responding to these important issues. We're talking about 20, 30 years into the future. Today, the government just wants to think about one, two or three years ahead. We have to think more long term. High school students have been protesting for nearly a month over education standards. Some met with French President Emmanuel Macron Friday to talk about their demands, but say they will continue demonstrating until there is concrete action. We're calling on them to continue mobilizing, to be out there on the ground this weekend, everywhere peacefully and always without violence. The government is expected to unveil proposals for them Monday. The Yellow Vest Movement has also organized a protest for Saturday as well as for the following two weekends. Their cause centers around the cost of living, which is something this 21-year-old is grappling with. I am obligated to work on my time off to be able to eat, pay my rent and have a good life. On top of my studies, of course. It's tiring, it's difficult to manage. It takes a toll on my mental health. It takes away time and energy from my studies. Fears over protests turning violent remain high as the government seeks to distinguish between legitimate protesters and people who are just there to cause trouble.