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Over Two Lakh Protest Across France Over School Conditions As Demonstrations Turn Violent
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Firstpost•06-10-2026, 23:58
Over Two Lakh Protest Across France Over School Conditions As Demonstrations Turn Violent
- •A quarter of a million demonstrators took to the streets across France as unions, teachers, and high school students demanded better learning conditions.
- •Students have been blocking school entrances since late September over missing teachers, overloaded timetables, and dilapidated classrooms.
- •Clashes erupted between protesters and security forces, resulting in tear gas, rocks, and multiple injuries including a teenager losing a hand.
- •The interior ministry reported 256,000 nationwide participants, while union organizers estimated the turnout at 450,000.
- •President Emmanuel Macron and top officials are expected to meet to address the escalating unrest as over 5,000 arrests have been made.
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Students have blocked school entrances to protest against poor learning conditions, including missing teachers, overloaded timetables, dilapidated classrooms, and buildings that cannot cope with rising temperatures.
The interior ministry stated that 256,000 people joined the demonstrations nationwide, whereas union organisers estimated the total figure reached 450,000.
President Emmanuel Macron planned to meet with top officials following unrest that led to thousands of arrests and injuries on both sides, including police clashes, tear gas deployment, and controversial injuries from stun grenades.
