French high school students have started a movement demanding better conditions in public education, such as higher teacher salaries, improved school infrastructure, and smaller class sizes. In response, Sébastien Lecornu, the minister of education, announced a half-day suspension of classes to allow for an "internal democracy period," during which students can express their concerns. Jérôme Guedj, a political commentator, described the movement as "good news," noting that students are advocating for public education and highlighting issues like overcrowded classrooms and poor facilities. He suggested the government should collect student demands on a school-by-school basis and called for reforms in school schedules and vocational training programs. Laurent Nuñez, the minister of the interior, temporarily suspended the use of loudening grenades during the protests, acknowledging that previous methods of crowd control had been problematic. Guedj criticized the use of heavy-handed tactics against students and urged a reevaluation of how demonstrations are managed. He emphasized that while violence must be condemned, the response to protests should not involve excessive force. The high school movement has sparked broader questions about the state of public services in France, particularly in healthcare and education. Guedj argued that all users of public services should have a voice and stressed the importance of addressing issues like disrupted school schedules caused by recent reforms. He called for major changes to school hours, especially for younger children, and suggested that the topic should be a key issue in the upcoming presidential election. In addition to the education debate, the social-democratic primary has drawn attention, with 140,000 people registering for the final stages. Guedj discussed his views on political alliances, rejecting partnerships with La France insoumise, which he sees as a potential stepping stone for Marine Le Pen. He criticized the Socialist Party leadership for its unclear stance on alliances and defended the need for innovative proposals, such as the "Republic of Care" and the defense of secularism. The anniversary of the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, has also been a topic of discussion. Guedj reflected on the impact of the conflict on France and the Middle East, criticizing the use of the term "genocide" in discussions about Israel, arguing that it promotes a narrative of nazification and undermines Israel's legitimacy. He condemned the removal of an Israeli flag from the European Parliament by Rima Hassan, calling it an indecent act that signals a rejection of the state's existence. Guedj also addressed concerns about antisemitism, stating that it is dangerous regardless of its source and emphasized the need to detect and combat it without being overly critical. He criticized both the National Rally and La France insoumise for contributing to an atmosphere of antisemitism and called for greater awareness and education on historical events such as the Shoah and decolonization.