# Student protests and campus blockades in France

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/student-protests-and-campus-blockades-in-france
> Updated: 2026-10-12T09:00:25.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2.

At Nanterre University, student blockades have led to the closure of the campus. The university president announced that administrative activities would move to remote operations for Tuesday, October 13, after nearly all university buildings were blocked, preventing access for staff and students.

Reports indicate that the blockades involved instances of intimidation. The Commission for Training and University Life (CFVU) was unable to meet because its premises were surrounded by approximately one hundred individuals, some of whom were hooded and equipped with carts and pallets. Security personnel also faced difficulties preventing the occupation of an amphitheater. While the president condemned these actions for undermining democratic functioning, student assemblies have voted to continue the blockade through the end of the week.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Nanterre University campus closed following building blockades

Nanterre University has closed its campus following building blockades and intimidation by protesters, forcing administrative activities to move online.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/futurs-proches-festival-promotes-ecological-transition-in-france

### 2026-10-10: University of Nantes building evacuated by police

Police evacuated an occupied building at the University of Nantes on Saturday, following a protest in support of high school students. Four people were arrested, and significant property damage was reported.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-nantes-building-evacuated-by-police

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