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.
