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Schools shuttered as student protests sweep through France

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Briefings

A student-led protest movement in France has intensified since late September, with demonstrations occurring at over 1,200 high schools and resulting in over 5,000 arrests, predominantly involving minors. Students attribute the unrest to a perceived chronic lack of state school funding, specifically citing accusations that financial resources are disproportionately allocated to wealthy and white areas.

Key points

• Over 1,200 high schools in France have been the site of protests since late September, with more than 5,000 arrests, most of which involve minors.

Context and limitations

The evidence covers only the period from late September to October 2026, and the specific dates of the protests are not provided.

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