High school and university students protest education budget across France
Hundreds of arrests and clashes occurred during student demonstrations in France due to inadequate state investment and poor school conditions.
Students across France blocked high school entrances and suspended classes to protest inadequate state investment, overcrowded classrooms, and poor school conditions, resulting in the arrest of hundreds of youths.
High school students set up barricades
Students blocking the entrance of a high school in northeastern Paris with garbage cans are trying to make their voices heard instead of attending classes under poor conditions. High school students hope the protests will turn into a major youth movement.
Main reasons for the protests
Students across France complain about insufficient state investment in education, overcrowded classrooms, teacher salaries, staff shortages, and crumbling buildings. Difficulties in the university application system are also drawing backlash.
Arrests and clashes
The closure or barricading of hundreds of high schools led to clashes with security forces, resulting in the arrest of hundreds of youths.
Government and police reactions
While the government condemned urban violence, students claimed that police used excessive force, including tear gas. Fires at the entrances of two high schools in Paris caused damage.
Investigations and signals of continuation
While official investigations have been launched regarding the students and educational staff injured during the incidents, the demonstrations are expected to continue in the coming days.