Schools blockaded as tens of thousands of protesters take to streets in France
Tens of thousands of protesters, including students and teachers, demonstrated across France to demand better high school conditions, leading to clashes with police. The government is facing pressure as hundreds were arrested and dozens of officers were injured during the unrest.
Why it matters
The scale of the protests and the government's response highlight significant social tension and dissatisfaction with educational policy in France.
A student signals their defiance after riot police fire teargas to break up a protest in the southern city of Bordeaux./Getty Images A student signals their defiance after riot police fire teargas to break up a protest in the southern city of Bordeaux./Getty Images France Riot police fire teargas as 250,000 take part in schools protests across France Officers also carry out baton charges as students, staff and parents march in cities including Paris, Marseille and Lyon
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The country’s president, Emmanuel Macron, called key ministers to the Élysée Palace for talks on Tuesday night, French media reported.
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