Politics
Student protests in France have spread from Paris to cities across the country, with clashes breaking out between police and protesting students. Authorities have arrested more than 400 people during the demonstrations.
Student protests in France have spread from Paris to cities across the country, with clashes breaking out between police and protesting students. Authorities have arrested more than 400 people during the demonstrations. According to French media, students began protesting against teacher shortages in schools, overcrowded classrooms, a lack of basic facilities and the deteriorating condition of some educational institutions. Protests turned violent at several locations after demonstrators set fires in the streets, damaged vehicles and threw stones at police. Police took action to bring the situation under control, detaining hundreds of people.
According to police, a large number of those arrested were minors, both boys and girls, who were detained on suspicion of involvement in riots and acts of violence. Students said that classrooms in several schools were overcrowded, while teacher shortages were disrupting educational activities. Protesters also complained about long working hours, extreme heat in classrooms and a lack of other basic facilities. A total of 119 people, including students and school staff, were injured in clashes and other incidents during the protests. Several school principals and teachers were also among the injured. French Education Minister Édouard Geffray said that 119 people, including students and school staff, had been injured since the protests began. The protests come as the French government is preparing the 2027 budget and seeking to ease financial pressure by reducing public spending.
