French students clash with police as protests over education cuts spread

French students clash with police as protests over education cuts spread

French school students have blocked schools across France, demanding better learning conditions.

Sep 29, 2026

French students and police clash as school blockades turn violent

More than 200 arrested while teachers join protest over class sizes, exhausting timetables and staff shortages French teenagers blockading their schools in protest at class sizes, teacher shortages and long timetables have clashed with police, as politicians traded verbal blows over how to respond. Demonstrations that began in Paris last week have escalated and spread across France, with the authorities reporting the arrests of 164 people on Monday. Continue reading...

Sep 29, 2026

Riot police clash with students as education protests rage in France

More than 550 schools have been disrupted as protests over standards and lack of teachers continue.

Oct 2, 2026

Students clash with police as French officials struggle to end violent school protests

Since late September, students have staged protests outside schools over grievances ranging from timetables, class sizes and a shortage of teachers to overheated classrooms during this year's heatwaves.

Oct 2, 2026