French high school protests spread, hundreds of arrests amid unrest
- Posted on October 2, 2026
- By Le Monde
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French secondary education faces unprecedented disruption as student-led protests escalate across the nation, with over 1,000 institutions participating in coordinated demonstrations. The movement highlights systemic educational challenges including severe classroom overcrowding, widespread teacher vacancies, and deteriorating school infrastructure. Authorities report numerous arrests during escalating confrontations, signaling the intensity of student frustration with resource allocation and working conditions within the French education system.
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