High school students across the country have continued their protests with clashes turning violent, prompting the education minister to propose a major concession. Following days of unrest, authorities have signaled a willingness to address long-standing demands, though details of the agreement remain unclear. The demonstrations reflect deep frustration among students over education policies, raising questions about whether further action will be needed to restore stability. With tensions running high, the government’s response could set a precedent for handling future social unrest.


Education minister Edouard Geffray makes the offer after another day of sometimes violent demonstrations by high-school students.