On September 18, more than 500,000 people marched in France to protest against the country's increasing political instability. Some speakers at the demonstration drew inspiration from the ongoing youth-led protests in Nepal. The stars are aligned.”His passionate words, captured in a video shared by a Le Figaro journalist on the social platform X, highlighted the impact of the Nepali protests on the French demonstrators. In a similar vein to the Nepali movement, SUD-Rail activists staged a symbolic occupation of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, demanding accountability from government officials. A movement that originated in Nepal now appears to be inspiring gatherings beneath the Eiffel Tower.