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School closures persist in France as protests gain momentum

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Briefings

French high schools continued to close on Wednesday following widespread student protests, with national demonstrations against high living costs scheduled for Saturday. Unions and student groups anticipate these two protest currents will merge into a unified movement. The evidence indicates a persistent pattern of school closures in France, with protests gaining momentum across the country.

Key points

• High schools in France remained closed on Wednesday, a day after tens of thousands of people joined rallies across the country to support protesting students.
• National demonstrations against the spiralling cost of living are scheduled for Saturday, and unions and student groups see the two protest currents fusing together.

Context and limitations

Evidence covers only Wednesday and Saturday events; specific dates for school closures are not provided, and the exact number of students participating in rallies is not quantified.

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