France: Day of action for better schools: protests in Alsace
Day of action and blockades in Strasbourg and other places in the border region
Quick Look
- A France-wide day of action for better school conditions causes blockades, protests and closed schools in Alsace.
- There were confrontations between police and demonstrators in Strasbourg.
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Why It Matters
A France-wide day of action calls for better equipment in schools and better learning conditions.
The France-wide day of action for better equipment in schools and better learning conditions is also receiving strong support in Alsace.
Already in the morning there were blockades and protests at high schools in Strasbourg and other places in the border region. 24 schools in the region remained closed as a precaution. In Strasbourg, a crowd gathered on the central campus of the Insa University. The building was blocked with pallets and barriers.
The broadcaster BFMTV also reported attacks by people dressed in black with projectiles on officers in Strasbourg. According to the newspaper “Les Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace”, the first confrontations between demonstrators and the police occurred in the Alsace metropolis. In Strasbourg, a demonstration is planned for the early afternoon, starting from the central Place Kléber. A protest march is also planned in Mulhouse.
For the first time, trade unions have joined the partly violent protests that have been going on for a week. Teachers and parents are also taking part in the protests. The police have mobilized a large contingent.
What to Watch
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Demonstrations planned in Strasbourg and Mulhouse in the afternoon
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Open Questions
- How many schools remained closed across the country?
- Are there any injured in the clashes?
