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France high school protests: Can the government regain control?

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Briefings

Student protests in France have triggered widespread school closures across up to 500 institutions, a situation that has caught the Macron government off guard. The demonstrations, ongoing for over two weeks, have forced the interior and justice minister to warn at the upcoming cabinet meeting that police resources are critically low. The unrest has spread nationwide and is expected to continue, with the government facing a significant challenge in restoring order.

Key points

• Up to 500 French schools are expected to be closed, either totally or partially, due to ongoing student protests.
• The government faces a shortage of police resources, prompting the interior minister to warn at the cabinet meeting.

Context and limitations

The evidence indicates the protests have been ongoing for over two weeks and are expected to continue, but specific dates for the cabinet meeting are not provided.

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