Watch: Why are students protesting at schools in France?
Students across several French cities, including Paris, Lyon, and Marseille, have been blockading their schools for over a week in ongoing protests. The BBC is tracking the escalation of these demonstrations as they spread across the country.
Why it matters
Widespread student protests in France often signal broader social or political unrest that can impact national policy.
The demonstrations began in Paris last week but have escalated to cities including Dijon, Lyon, Strasbourg, Lille and Marseille, with teenagers blockading their schools for days.
The BBC's Paris correspondent Hugh Schofield is in Paris as the protests stretch into their second week.
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