:quality(85)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/infobae/HIZGSENLWJGMJIL7LAM5DCB64E.jpg "Emmanuel Macron condemned the student blockades in French universities due to the war in Gaza: “They are politicized”")
French President Emmanuel Macron has strongly condemned the student blockades and protests that have been taking place in French universities in recent days in response to the conflict in Gaza. Macron expressed his regret over the actions of the students, stating that they are preventing constructive dialogue from taking place.
In an interview with La Tribune Dimanche, Macron emphasized the importance of debates and discussions but criticized the use of force and blockades to push a certain agenda. He stated, “That is not the Republic. That is not respect for others, pluralism, condemnation of anti-Semitism.”
Macron also accused certain groups, such as La France Insoumise, of politicizing the protests and radicalizing the younger generation. He stressed that preventing debate and dialogue is counterproductive and unacceptable.
The Police intervened in several universities in France this week to evict pro-Palestinian students who were participating in the blockades. Macron highlighted France’s position regarding the conflict in the Middle East, calling for an immediate ceasefire and denouncing the actions of the Security Forces in defense of Israel in Gaza.
Despite the demonstrations and protests, the French government has acted firmly to prevent the blockades from becoming permanent. Unlike the United States, where similar protests have led to clashes and arrests, the French government is working to quickly deactivate the protests to avoid a prolonged mobilization.
Overall, Macron’s condemnation of the student blockades and protests reflects the French government’s commitment to maintaining peace and order in the midst of the ongoing conflict in Gaza.