Quentin Deluermoz
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“There’s this idea, very deeply rooted in France, that expressing yourself by demonstrating is a democratic right,”
Quentin Deluermoz · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-29
Deluermoz explains that demonstrating is viewed as a democratic right deeply embedded in French culture.
“shocking scenes of police violence inflicted on people under 18, with very childlike faces”
Quentin Deluermoz · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-29
Deluermoz describes a war of images in which protesters circulated shocking scenes of police violence against minors.
“When something truly problematic is felt on a large scale, people will demonstrate to make their voices heard and demand a change or adjustment in policy.”
Quentin Deluermoz · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-29
Deluermoz continues explaining why French people take to the streets when problems are felt on a large scale.
“What’s happening in the high schools is the same situation as in the hospitals and in all the public services,”
Quentin Deluermoz · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-29
Deluermoz draws a parallel between conditions in high schools and those in hospitals and public services.
“of the casseur, of looters, to give the impression of anarchy and justify a use of force that legal experts … consider disproportionate”
Quentin Deluermoz · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-29
Deluermoz says the government advanced a narrative of looters to justify disproportionate use of force.