French student protests spark political clash before election

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Sept, 05:12 · Archive

French high school students are blockading classes to demand more resources and better conditions.

French high school students are blockading classes to demand more resources, citing teacher shortages, deteriorating schools and heavy schedules. The protests have descended into violence, with over 160 people arrested and dozens injured. Senior politicians including Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon are trading accusations over the unrest ahead of next spring's presidential election.

How it is being reported

• France: Student protests over conditions at French high schools fuel political clashesDW News · 29 Sept, 03:26
• French student protests fuel political clash ahead of Presidential voteFrance 24 · 29 Sept, 00:54

In this story: Sébastien Lecornu · Jean-Luc Mélenchon · France

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