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France student protests escalate with nationwide school blockades FAST-MOVING

Nationwide student protests in France have escalated into widespread unrest, characterized by school blockades and violent clashes with law enforcement. Students are demonstrating against overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, long school days, and deteriorating educational facilities.

On Wednesday, authorities reported 625 arrests and 83 law enforcement officers injured. The unrest has affected hundreds of high schools across the country, including major cities like Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and Lille. Protesters have been involved in setting fire to rubbish bins and damaging public property, while police have responded with tear gas and batons.

Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez stated that most of those detained were minors. Education Minister Édouard Geffray acknowledged the legitimacy of student concerns regarding school conditions but condemned the violence as indefensible. President Emmanuel Macron also addressed the situation, noting that while student grievances are legitimate, violence against police, teachers, and media is unacceptable.

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Edouard Geffray · Emmanuel Macron · France · La France Insoumise · Laurent Nunez · Lille · Paris · Ryad Rani · Union syndicale lycéenne · Édouard Géffré

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