tense blockage at Saint-Nazaire high school, large gathering in Nantes

Many students among the demonstrators in Nantes

Lila, 17 years old, in prep school in Nantes. “The 73% less for culture touches me a lot. As young people, culture is one of our only ways to be heard. When we see that everything is going down, it’s worrying.”

Anael, 18 years old, preparatory literature student in Nantes. “The current government is flouting democracy and flouting public opinion. He doesn't want to be aware of things that concern us. The distance is widening. Reducing the cultural budget will not impact the rich. It will reach people who have difficulty accessing culture and youth.”