May 68 protests

The May 1968 protests in France were a series of widespread demonstrations and strikes driven by students and workers demanding social, political, and economic reforms. They began with student unrest over education conditions and expanded into a larger movement criticizing authority, consumer culture, and the Vietnam War. The protests led to massive demonstrations, factory strikes, and nearly brought the French economy to a halt. The government ultimately negotiated reforms, and the movement symbolized a desire for greater personal freedoms and societal change, leaving a lasting impact on French society and politics.