Top Stories · October 7, 2026
WATCH: French protests as hundreds of schools partially shut down this week
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Large-scale protests occurred throughout France this week involving high school students, parents, and unions. The demonstrators are advocating for increased school funding and resources. While the protests resulted in hundreds of schools being partially shut down, they were also marked by clashes between police and protesters in several major cities including Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and Rennes.
Large-scale protests occurred throughout France this week involving high school students, parents, and unions. The demonstrators are advocating for increased school funding and resources. While the protests resulted in hundreds of schools being partially shut down, they were also marked by clashes between police and protesters in several major cities including Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and Rennes.