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Live: 141 French high schools closed as student protests continue for fifth day

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Briefings

France's Ministry of Education confirmed that 141 high schools remain closed on Friday due to ongoing student protests, continuing the fifth day of unrest. Despite a pledge from the education minister to deploy 3,000 extra substitute teachers on Thursday, the closure persists. The situation involves a significant number of educational institutions affected by the national student movement.

Key points

• 141 French high schools are confirmed closed as of Friday due to student protests.
• The education minister pledged 3,000 extra substitute teachers on Thursday but did not prevent the closures.

Context and limitations

This briefing covers the confirmed closure of 141 high schools as of October 9, 2026. It does not include details on protest locations, specific student actions, or the long-term impact of the closures beyond the immediate school closures.

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