In brief
The French education system is igniting—literally and figuratively—as students in over 400 schools walk out in protest of overcrowding and a severe teacher shortage. While police detained 440 people and 48 officers were hurt, the demonstration also drew fire on school premises. Students joined teachers and firefighters in a broader push against planned budget cuts, demanding urgent reform.
More than 400 people—most of them students—were detained during a wave of school protests across France. Fires and blockades erupted in several schools, drawing police into the chaos. 🚒🔥
The movement that began last week in the Île‑de‑France region has now spread to 400 schools nationwide. Students are calling for smaller class sizes, more teachers, and a stop to budget cuts that threaten public services.
Interior minister Laurent Nuñez reported that 440 people were held and 48 police officers suffered injuries. The education ministry noted significant disruptions in 400 schools that day.
Nation‑wide, teachers and firefighters marched in support of the students, pressing the government to reconsider its spending plans.
Stay tuned for updates on protests, policy changes, and the future of France’s education system.
