Students protest school conditions across France
Thousands of students and supporters staged protests across France this week over dilapidated schools, overcrowded classrooms and teacher shortages, starting in Paris suburbs and spreading to more than 1,200 high schools including cities such as Marseille and Strasbourg. Police used tear gas and rubber bullets in some clashes, more than 5,000 people were arrested and several protesters suffered serious injuries. Protesters cite canceled classes, unsanitary conditions and unfilled teaching positions after 3,256 teacher posts were cut in 2026, and they challenge a below-inflation 1.7% increase in the 2027 education budget to €65.53 billion.
More than 1,200 high schools saw protests this week
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Students and supporters began protests over poor school conditions and staff shortages.…
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