Alain Bauer
In short
Alain Bauer is a French criminologist and professor emeritus of criminology. He is currently in the news for his analysis of the student protests and the government's planned response for 24 October.
Who they are now
He is a professor emeritus of criminology and a senior research fellow at several international institutions. He also serves as a frequent media commentator on crime and public order in France.
Why they are in the news
He is trending due to his recent commentary on the mobilisation of high school students and his critique of the government's authoritative measures regarding the upcoming protests.
An example of their work
He authored the book 'Il faut sauver nos enfants'. He is also known for his statistical analysis of rising homicide attempts and physical violence in France.