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Student protests intensify in France as police use tear gas
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News18•07-10-2026, 08:38
Student protests intensify in France as police use tear gas
- •Student protests demanding basic facilities and addressing funding shortages in French schools have intensified.
- •What began in Créteil in late September has now spread to Paris, Toulouse, Marseille, and Lyon.
- •The protests turned violent in several areas, resulting in vehicle arson, damaged bus stops, and fires near schools including the Nelson Mandela High School in Nantes.
- •Around 5,000 people have been arrested nationwide, with over 4,000 of them being under the age of 18.
- •Due to ongoing violence and safety concerns, numerous schools have temporarily closed and shifted to online classes.
Key Questions Answered
The student protests in France are driven by demands for basic facilities in schools, fueled by funding shortages, a lack of essential amenities, and teacher shortages.
A total of five thousand people have been arrested nationwide across France in connection with the protests, with over four thousand of those arrested being under the age of 18.
Due to the escalating violence and continuous attacks on educational institutions, many schools across France have been temporarily closed and transitioned to online classes.
