Hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets across France this weekend, despite a massive police presence and more than 1,000 arrests. While the demonstrations were largely calmer than the previous weekend, more protests are planned. Is France witnessing the beginning of a larger protest movement? DW examines what's driving the unrest, how the far-right National Rally is responding, and whether France's protests are part of a broader wave of youth-led movements around the world.
00:00 - Introduction: Protests across France
01:03 - On the ground in Paris: Clashes, bans, and turnout
04:16 - Next steps: Yellow Vests and student demands
05:40 - National Rally Congress: Far-right response in Orleans
08:37 - Behind the unrest: Student grievances and budget strain
10:36 - Expert analysis: Convergence of social movements
14:54 - Global context: A worldwide Gen Z uprising?
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