BFMTV, a French television channel, is hosting a special edition of its program FORUM BFMTV titled "Taxes, High Schools: Thursday of Anger," led by presenter Maxime Switek. The show is part of a dedicated evening aimed at bringing together citizens, political figures, and experts to discuss pressing issues such as inflation and the recent student protests that have been ongoing for several days. The event encourages real-time dialogue and aims to highlight public concerns and perspectives on these topics. Walid Mansouri, a high school student from Saint-Denis and involved in the blockades, described the poor conditions at his school, including water-damaged walls, missing teachers, and the presence of rats. Nathanaël Combary, president of the board of directors of the Renouveau Lycéen, noted that the current student representation is not being heard and mentioned that some believe individuals who are not high school students have been joining the protests. Lenna, a student and representative of the Union Étudiante, attributed the situation to a decade of policies under President Emmanuel Macron. Iliès, a student and anti-racist activist, criticized the state of the educational system, calling it in ruins. Yousri Meftah, a first-year general student, expressed that the voices of students are not valued by the national education system. Safia, a nurse and mother of three, emphasized that violence is not acceptable, while Marie-Sophie, an administrative manager, stated that the government only takes action when problems become severe. Baptiste Gilli, the national delegate of UNI, suggested that the students' demands are being used as a cover for more radical political movements, often influenced by the political group La France insoumise. The forum will include a dynamic discussion between Walid Mansouri and Linda, a business leader based in Paris, offering contrasting viewpoints on the issues at hand.