What do broken school toilets, riot police, and the rise of the far right have in common?In this episode of SamanthroPolitics, I sit down with French political satirist, activist, and former educator Charlotte Ensaigne to unpack the growing tensions surrounding education, inequality, and political unrest in France.Students have been raising concerns about deteriorating school buildings, missing teachers, overcrowded classrooms, and unequal educational opportunities. Meanwhile, broader debates over government spending, immigration, police violence, and political accountability are raising fundamental questions about the future of French democracy.France spends billions on education, yet many students in disadvantaged communities face serious barriers to opportunity. Where is the money going? And what happens when young people lose faith in the institutions meant to serve them?In this conversation, we explore:The grievances driving student protests in FranceEducational inequality and conditions in disadvantaged schoolsFrance's education budget, pension obligations, and government spending prioritiesPolice tactics, protest violence, and the right to peaceful assemblyImmigration, gender, and socioeconomic inequalityYouth activism and the role of political satireMacron's legacy and the implications of France's 2027 presidential electionWhat political leaders can do to rebuild public trustCharlotte shares her perspective as an artist, activist, and former educator who uses satire and social commentary to challenge established power.Beyond the headlines, this conversation asks a bigger question: What happens to democracy when the next generation no longer believes its government is listening?Subscribe to SamanthroPolitics for conversations at the intersection of politics, leadership, gender, and global affairs.#FranceProtests #FrancePolitics #Macron #CharlotteEnsaigne #EducationInequality #YouthActivism #SamanthroPolitics If you're looking to take your leaders to the next level, you need to check out Empower Global, see http://www.empowerglobal.net.Charlotte's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlotte_ensaigne/?hl=en
