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France erupts overs schools: Why the violence surrounding surprise movement?

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Briefings

A protest movement involving civil servants and high school students has emerged in France, marking a significant shift as the government failed to anticipate the uprising. The movement has escalated into picketing over deteriorating classroom conditions, with the recent escalation of violence potentially turning the silent majority against the protesters, mirroring the pre-Covid Yellow Vests movement.

Key points

• Civil servants and high school students are participating in picketing over long-deteriorating classroom conditions in France.
• The government did not see the movement coming, marking a major shift in political dynamics.

Context and limitations

Evidence covers only the initial movement phase; specific dates of violence escalation are not provided.

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