Student protests in France: Tens of thousands are once again protesting in France for better education

In France, tens of thousands again took to the streets to demand better learning conditions in schools. According to the Interior Ministry, 71,500 people took part in demonstrations. In Paris alone there were 24,500. 55,000 people across the country took part in protests and blockades directly at schools.

For the most part, the demonstrations and the blockades were peaceful. Nevertheless, 504 arrests were made in the course of protests. In addition, almost 50 police officers were injured.

For almost two weeks, students in France have been demonstrating for better equipment in high schools, more substitute teachers and investments in the education system. Students have now also joined the protest.

So far, the government has not made any concrete promises to the students. Further protests have been announced for the coming days. Due to the operations against the mostly underage demonstrators, the police are increasingly being criticized. Several officers are being investigated for alleged police violence.

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