In a poll for Le Figaro, 62% of French people said the school movement was justified, 74% said LFI was endangering students and 78% said the party was exploiting the movement for political gain.

What this evidence bears on

• Supports: Most French people see the movement as justified, so its demands are not a fringe view.

  • A reason for “Meet the demands: invest in schools now”

• Supports: The same poll shows most people think LFI is endangering students and exploiting the movement.

  • A reply in “Meet the demands: invest in schools now”